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12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Platypus Playground Riverside Cottage

Featuring a unique bubbling river, Platypus Playground Riverside Cottage is a self contained cottage in Westerway, in the central highlands of Tasmania. The refurbished cottage is a 5-minute drive from Mount Field National Park and the beautiful Russell Falls. Free private parking is available.

The cottage has an open fire, rustic country decor and antique furniture. The kitchen includes a microwave, griller, table-top oven, toaster and a fridge. Enjoy the breakfast bar overlooking the trout and platypus river a few meters away. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. It is a 25-minute drive from New Norfolk Golf Course and a 55-minute drive from Hobart.

General Information

Check In : After 02:00PM
Check Out : Until 10:00AM
Reception Hours : 9:00 AM to 6:00PM
After Hours : For more information please reach us at +61 413 833 700 or you can drop us a mail on info@riverside-cottage.com.
Car Parking : Free parking is available.
Getting There : The refurbished cottage is a 5-minute drive from Mount Field National Park and the beautiful Russell Falls.
It is a 25-minute drive from New Norfolk Golf Course and a 55-minute drive from Hobart.

Platypus Playground Riverside Cottage

Cute 2 bedroom riverside cottage accommodation right on the Tyenna River bank. We have a Queen bedroom on the river and a second bedroom with 2 single beds. Just 50 minutes from Hobart in Tasmania, 4 minutes from Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls, this is an easy location stopover between Strahan and Hobart.

Fish for Trout outside, watch the Platypus, have great coffee next door at the Possum Shed, just relax in your very own affordable, self contained accommodation.
Extra Adult Charge: $25
Extra Child Charge: $25
Maximum Sleep: 4
Facilities:
  • Balcony
  • Non-Smoking Only
  • Outdoor Setting
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Cots Available
  • Dining Table & Chairs
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linen / Bedspread Provided
  • Separate Tub & Shower
  • Towels Provided
  • Full Kitchen - Self Catering
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator - Bar Size
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Toaster
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • TV

Addons

Image Name Description Cost
Extra Guest extra per person over couple sharing Queen bedroom 25

General Facilities

  • Non-Smoking Rooms Only
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping

Terms and Conditions

Booking Policy

No meal is included in this room rate. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. Up to two children or two extra adults are charged AUD 25 per night when using tin single beds. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Deposit : The total price of the reservation may be charged anytime after booking.

Cancellation Policy : Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. No smoking please.

Please note that this is one cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Deposit Policy

Payment is made with booking.

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 30 days before arrival 100% of the total amount will be forfeited.

If cancelled up to 60 days before arrival
50% of the total amount will be forfeited.

No Show Policy

In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Child Policy

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.

The price shown is for the number of adults in your search. If you're travelling with children, add them to see correct price and occupancy information.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Check-in Policy

Check In Starts after 2 PM
1658 Gordon River Rd Westerway Tasmania 7140 Australia