Discover Pyengana and Weldborough
The lush valleys of Pyengana and Weldborough once supported a thriving population of tin miners and foresters. Now, they are some of Tasmania’s richest and most scenic pastoral lands. The east coast’s fertile valleys consist of farmland, forests, mountains and waterfalls. Travel inland from St Helens to explore this tranquil part of the east coast.
Visit the Pyengana Dairy Company to sample award-winning, English-style cheddars and meet the cheesemakers (and the cows) before enjoying a real farmhouse lunch by the fire in the Farmgate Cafe. You can also visit the quirky, heritage-listed Pub in the Paddock, one of Tasmania’s oldest pubs (and yes, it really is in the middle of a paddock). Here you can meet Priscilla, arguably Tasmania’s most famous, beer drinking pig! Next, head to the Weldborough Hotel, part of the Tasmanian Beer Trail where you can also sample artisan beers and ciders from Tasmania’s boutique beer and cider producers.
Walk off lunch in the area’s forest reserves and mountains, including St Columba Falls—the highest waterfall in Tasmania, or take to your mountain bike to experience the challenge and exhilaration of the 18 kilometre Blue Tier Descent from Poimena to Weldborough.
Travel Times
Pyengana and Weldborough are approximately 4 hours from Hobart and 2 hours from Launceston.
Recommendations
- Nature experiences: St Columba Falls, Halls Falls, Blue Tier Giant Tree Walk
- Attractions: Pyengana Dairy, Mount Paris Dam, Blue Derby
- Food and beverage: Pyengana Dairy Farmgate Cafe, Weldborough Hotel, Pub in the Paddock
- Accommodation: Weldborough Hotel, Pub in the Paddock
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