Overview
One of Australia's most coveted lodges
Come for the awesome views and striking contemporary suites, stay for the outdoor adventure, celebration of local cuisine and underlying feel of genuine quality.
Tasmanian architect Robert Morris Nunn has designed conceptually organic buildings that evoke a connection to the sea with 20 open plan suites fanning out from the stingray shaped main lodge. You’ll find echoes of the natural beauty of the peninsula throughout this stunning lodge. From the pink tones of the Hazards mountains granite and the white beaches and brilliant blue waters, to the greens of the bushland, Saffire Freycinet feels very much of its place.
Tasmania's produce, both from the sea and land, is world-renowned meaning that your meals here will be superb. Think the freshest fish straight from local boats, succulent grass-fed beef and lamb, local wine, artisanal spirits and seasonal fruit and vegetables all chosen daily to create memorable dishes.
Facts
At a glance
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20 suites
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Palate Restaurant and bar
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Spa
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Gym and sauna
Experiences
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Bee keeping experience
Join the horticulturalist Rob ‘The Bee Man’ Barker and learn all about honey making. During this fascinating experience you’ll learn all about how bees are the cornerstone of our ecosystem. You’ll get to not only approach the hives, but also extract honeycomb.
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Marine oyster farm visit
Pull on a pair of waders and head out to a working oyster farm in an important wetland and ornithological site. You’ll learn about wetland and marine ecology and also get to taste Pacific oysters.
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Tasmanian Devil experience
You’ll have the rare opportunity to see Tasmanian devils in their natural environment and get involved in the mission to save them from extinction. You will learn about the efforts to find a cure for Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease. Together with knowledgeable guides, you’ll spend time in Saffire’s free-range enclosure, watch them feed and interact.
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Pelican Bay kayaking and bird watching
This kayaking adventure takes you to the stunning Great Swanport estuary, at the mouth of the Moulting Lagoon Wetland. While out on the water you may get to see flocks of pelicans and other birds. The clear waters are home to a wealth of marine life.
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Fly fishing
At Currawong Lakes you can enjoy a dry fly fishing experience. There are impressive hatches of aquatic and terrestrial insect life, and the hatches of red spinners which start from late October and extend until late March are particularly noteworthy. It’s the ideal chance for beginners to learn to fly fish and tutorials can be arranged ahead of time for an additional fee.
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Schouten Island half-day experience
On the way to Schouten Island onboard the purpose-built Saffire, you’ll see seabirds and marine mammals. The trip also includes visits to culturally significant sites and morning tea prepared for you by Saffire’s chefs.
Community & Culture
The team prides itself on being able to use their skills to help the local communities physically, as well as lending support where needed. Staff from Saffire Freycinet join forces with The Henry Jones Art Hotel and MACq 01 Hotel monthly to support at least one not-for-profit cause.
Conservation
Saffire’s core principles focus on protecting healthy sites and healing those which are damaged. At their free-range Tasmanian devil enclosure you can learn about the ongoing efforts to help cure devil facial tumour disease which is believed to be transmitted through biting and can spread quickly with devastating results.
Footprint
Once a caravan park and backpackers’ accommodation, the site on which Saffire Freycinet now stands had taken serious strain. A lot of time and effort has been put into trying to regenerate the site by introducing some 30,000 native plants to help bring back what was cleared. They also have bushfire management initiates, rainwater collection systems and have reduced the amount of night lighting on landscaped areas. The landscape design itself was closely based on what the area may have looked like before Western civilization. The building itself incorporates environmentally sustainable practices like insulation, energy-efficient hot water usage and lighting, and natural cycle air flow systems.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
