Historic
Bed & Breakfast

Historic Norfolk Bay Convict Station is in a prime position overlooking the quiet waters of Little Norfolk Bay and is the site of Australia's first railway station, the key supply line to Port Arthur in convict times.


5862 Arthur Highway,
Taranna 7180, Tasmania,
Australia
Tel:  61+ (03) 6250 3487
Fax: 61+ (03) 6250 3701
Email: info@convictstation.com

The Laurel Suite with its bay views, antique brass bed and sitting area

Facilities
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The Norfolk Bay Convict Station is not only an historic icon of the area but is also a warm, friendly and comfortable place to stay.

We offer as many home comforts and possible. Guests can access our broadband internet to check their email, use our house phone when their mobile doesn't have coverage and access our photocopier and fax when it's needed.

All our bedrooms have been restored and refurbished and have their own bathroom, heating, refrigerator, a TV with digital signal and a DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities. In addition, all beds are comfortable and have electric blankets for those cooler nights.

We have a warm and cosy guest sitting room which has spectacular views across the bay, a log fire, a huge collection of books and magazines relevant to the history, flora and fauna of the area and Tasmania as a whole and an extensive DVD collection to enjoy in your room. Enjoy a complementary Port or Sherry whilst just pondering your next day's activities.

The Post Office Suite will sleep 3 people and occupies the old Taranna Post Office and has a private sitting area on the veranda outside.

The Garden room will sleep up to 4 people with bunk beds and a courtyard outside the room.

 

The Jetty room has a maritime theme and bay views across Little Norfolk Bay

The Ruby Room; all the bedrooms have views of the gardens or of the Bay