Steele's Island is a unique, privately owned island consisting of seventeen acres of natural flora and fauna, totally surrounded by sandy shores, in the popular Southern Beaches area on the picturesque South East Coast of Tasmania. No ferries or flights are necessary as it is easily accessible at all times of the year via a causeway and bridge.

Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, together with panoramic water views, create the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience with family, friends or colleagues all year round. Hobart's majestic Mt. Wellington can be seen in the distance across Fredrick Henry Bay.

Guests staying in the large Beach Homestead, with its homely,warm ambience and rustic charm, experience serenity, seclusion and privacy, created by the sheltered bay on one side of the island, and the Carlton River Estuary, Carlton Bluff and Carlton Beach on the other.

The Homestead has six huge bedrooms with ensuites,large delightful,fully equipped country kitchen, laundry, large lounge with open log fire, bar alcove, games room with an eightball/table tennis table, huge spa and sauna. All linen is provided and laundered. Outdoor facilities include two barbeque areas, decking and outdoor settings overlooking the beach, tennis court, mini golf course, bocce and sand volley ball courts.

Just twenty minutes from the airport, the island is on the convict trail and close to many of Tasmania's most popular tourist destinations and award winning vineyards. Whilst it is private and somewhat isolated, it is only minutes away from essential, local services.

Guests may self-cater or elect to have delicious, home cooked meals prepared, showcasing Tasmanian produce, to suit their tastes, appetite and budget. A selection of Tasmanian wines and beers can be purchased at the bar, or guests can provide their own alcoholic beverages during their stay.

Exciting and enlightening day tours by island coach to a selection of tourist destinations can be customised to suit each group.

Steele's Island is located in the popular and scenic southern beaches area on the south east coast of Tasmania.

Centrally located, it is only 20 minutes from the airport and 35 minutes from Hobart, the state's capital city, which has a magnificent waterfront, majestic Mt. Wellington, the delightful Salamanca Market and popular Cascade Brewery.

Port Arthur, the state's most popular tourist attraction, is located just 50 minutes south of the Island, whilst the historic township of Richmond Village is just 25 minutes to the east.

Easy daytrips can be made to other popular destinations, such as, the Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves and the Thermal Pool in the Huon Valley, Mt. Field National Park in the Derwent Valley and Maria Island and Freycinet on the East Coast.

Award winning vineyards are abundant within easy driving distance, as are many popular restaurants, pubs and eateries.

Fruit and fish farms are also within 20 minutes drive.

Steele's Island is steeped in history.

Indigenous families lived in tribes on the Island for over forty thousand years, and, as a result, a classical, well recorded, and beautiful example of a midden still exists on the southern end of the Island.

The Island was part of a parcel of land purchased by Joseph Steele, one of the first settlers in the area during the early convict period. Joseph, an English Naval Lieutenant, came to the Carlton area from England, via Norfolk Island, where he first witnessed the harsh conditions endured by convicts and decided to retire from the navy. He was a good 'mate' of O'Hara Booth, a commandant at Port Arthur at the time, and offered military officers and free settlers travelling from Port Arthur to Hobart town a bed and 'rum refreshments' to make their journey more comfortable and enjoyable!

Tasmanian Tourism Information Centre, Hobart

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bar, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Children's Playground, Conference facilities, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Courtesy vehicle, DVD, Ensuite, Fans, Faxing Facilities, Games room, Gym, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Highchair, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Meeting/Banquet facilities, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Sauna, Steam Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tennis courts, Tour desk, VCR, Wheelchair "independent access" AS1428, Wheelchair accessible facilities

This property sleeps up to twenty plus guests in seven large bedrooms, each with their own ensuite and television. Six of the bedroom has a double or queen size bed with a single bed, two single beds or a set of bunks and a single bed, sleeping between three and five guests. The seventh bedroom has two single beds.Cots are available for infants and several roll-away beds are provided to assist groups with particular sleeping
arrangements.

All bedding and linen is provided. Additional towels are available for the spa, sauna and beach.