Time out Retreat is my new wheel chair friendly, affordable b&b/self catering venture in the tiny mountain valley village of Derby in the North East of Tasmania, which has a population of around 150 residents.

We are 1.5hrs at most from Launceston (Airport), 2.5 – 3hrs from Devonport (seaport for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to Melbourne) and 3.5hrs from Hobart.

It is a place where mum, dad and two other family members can take a break from travelling.

But it is also a place where therapies are offered for those wishing to rest, gather their thoughts and heal. We can offer Reiki/Energy Therapy, Aura Cleanse, Light massage, A look at Numerology and how it is affecting your life, Life Counselling and Hypnotherapy in a friendly environment.

Accommodation is in a separate chalet with a DB in the main living area and 2 bunks in a separate room (bedding supplied), 2 CD/DVD/Video players to keep everyone happy.

The kitchen is decked out for self catering plus there is a gas barbecue available.

A laundry is also available.

Tarriff of $80 pn for two people includes continental breakfast rations.

$10 per child over 5, and $20 for each additional adult. Breakfast rations available @$5 per adult $2.50 for kids

ACTIVITIES

discover Derby’s tin mining history

river fishing, and fly/trout fishing at a nearby stocked club dam – small membership fee to cover costs. (NB: land fishing in Tasmania requires a license which can be accessed through the internet – temporary licenses available)

golf 15 mins away at Moorina – $10 green fees

beaches less than an hour away

explore Mt William National Park near Gladstone approx half an hours drive from Derby

fossick in our river and neighbouring rivers for gemstones

bush walks

enjoy a barbecue in the park on the riverbank in Derby or down in the lovely Mutual Valley only a few minutes drive away

take a lesson in drawing or painting with one of our local artists

pick up some hints on wood carving from the local craftsmen

visit a farm with bullocks, Yoga sessions also available here

visit one of the largest private organic seed saving operations in Australia March through to June, and see their planting operations in September. One day workshops on sustainable living, crafts etc. Guided bush walks also available

enjoy the visits from local wild life, echidna, possum, wallaby, paddy melon, kangaroo, rabbit and if you are lucky you may see a wombat or platypus

 lakes nearby for water skiing/boating at Pioneer

explore the Myrtle and rain forests near Weldborough only half an hours drive away

 at Pyngana visit the cheese factory & their Holy Cow Cafe, The Pub in the Paddock (buy a bottle of watered down beer slops for charity and feed Priscilla the pig), and St Colombus Falls on the way to St Helens or approx 3/4hr drive from Derby

visit the Evercreech Forrest at Mathinna (huge old growth forrest)

visit the wineries on the Lillydale road between Launceston and Scottsdale

have a Tree Top Adventure at Hollybank near Lillydale approx 40mins from Derby

EVENTS

On the 4th Saturday in October enjoy the mayhem of the Derby River Derby.

Enjoy the wonderful display of spring flowers from late August, and in March/April natures display of autumn colours from the many deciduous trees in the area

Bridstowe’s wonderful lavender farm at Nabowla in January (on the Lillydale road between Launceston and Scottsdale)

Hop farm operations generally in March

We look forward to acting as your hosts. Call 0438881065 or 0363542377