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11 Jan
Best hotel near Hobart for Exclusive Use
“Our clients want the best hotel near Hobart that we can acquire, “ said the voice on the end of the phone. This agent was acting one behalf of a gentleman who wanted an Exclusive Use of The Woodbridge to entertain a group of friends. The friends were arriving from various places around the […]
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Luxury Holidays Tasmania in the 1930s
Luxury holidays in Tasmania is not a new concept. It is true that, for a long time, Tasmania had a reputation as a cheap travel destination. Camper vans were the most common holidays. Back packing was also popular. Accommodation was basic, mainly country pubs, camp sites and bed and breakfasts. Recently Tasmania […]
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Best Tasmanian Boutique Hotels Experience
Introducing the epic Derwent Descent Package This best Tasmanian boutique hotels experience is just 30 minutes drive from Hobart. The Derwent Descent is a luxury experience near Hobart, Tasmania. A soft-adventure guided kayak trip transfers guests from one luxury hotel to the next. This is a private and exclusive experience, […]
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Boutique Tea – Luxury Hotel near Hobart
Enjoying a boutique tea in a luxury hotel near Hobart may not be why most people come to Tasmania. Yet it is, in many ways, part of the history of Tasmania. The tea ceremony was part of the typical English colonial history of which Tasmania was a part. And Woodbridge would have seen its […]
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Tasmanian historic hotel garden
Tasmanian Historic Hotel garden includes an ancient elm almost 9 stories high. Our Tasmanian historic hotel garden has an elm that is almost 200 years old. It is a magnificent tree. In summer it provides glorious shade. Its Autumn colour is a joy to behold. But I love it most of all […]
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Wilderness Wildlife Night Hide Experience
A wilderness wildlife night hide is particularly good for seeing Tasmanian devils in their natural environment. I met today with a couple of chaps whose passion for our native wildlife was impressive. Evidently they have been working in this field for many years but somehow I have only recently ‘discovered’ them. As […]
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Tasmanian Colonial History in Boutique Hotel
Tasmanian Colonial History was moulded by people like William and Thomas Roadknight. The Woodbridge played an important part in Tasmania’s colonial history, and is one of Australia’s oldest houses. It was built by William Roadknight in the early 1800’s and was completed in 1825. Therefore, it is nearly 200 years old. […]
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