Introduction

Seymour Waves is nestled on a granite headland between two of eastern Tasmania’s extraordinary white sand beaches. With stunning views across MacLean Bay and towards the Douglas Apsley ranges, the house offers serenity and a sense of remoteness while being a short drive from popular Bicheno.

The beaches are just a short walk along bush tracks – 5 minutes to MacLean Beach and 10 minutes to Templestowe Beach. A little further along you’ll discover the Templestowe Lagoon with its rich native birdlife and the magnificent sand dunes that protect it from the Tasman Sea.

Seymour Waves is ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway or for groups and families who can enjoy the spacious garden, children’s playground, table tennis and board games. The spacious, light-filled living area and wide, wrap-around deck offer easy access to the outdoors.

The tiny Seymour township feels secluded, undeveloped and barely discovered and yet it is an easy walk to top spots for swimming, surfing, boating, fishing and snorkelling. Some of the most stunning Tasmanian beaches and parks are a short drive away, including:

• 15 minute drive to Bicheno

• 15 minute drive the Douglas Apsley National Park

• 40 minute drive to the St Helens mountain bike trails

• 50 minute drive to Coles Bay and the Freycinet National Park

• 50 minute drive to Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires National Park

• A short drive to excellent surfing destinations along Tasmania’s east cost

The Property

The house features an elevated living area with 3 bedrooms sleeping 7 people, 2 bathrooms, a large living area and a laundry as well as a spacious wraparound deck surrounding the building. The house is fully self contained and linen and towels are supplied. There is a heat pump for the colder months and the home is insulated with double glazing throughout. The deck has outdoor furniture with a gas barbeque on the northern side. Underneath parking is available as well as a storage shed that can be used for bicycles, surfboards, fishing gear etc. For those who want the proper outdoor camping experience there is an outdoor fire-pot near the main house.

The home includes the following;

• 2 queen size double bedrooms

• 1 bedroom with a double bed and single bunk above

• Cot with bedding - guests to supply cot sheets

• 2 indoor showers, 1 outdoor

• 2 toilets

• Washing machine and clothesline

• Iron and ironing board

• Linen and bath towels

• Fridge and freezer

• Microwave

• Dishwasher

• Gas cook top

• Electric oven

• Solar heated hot water with electric backup

• WiFi

• Flat screen TV and DVD player

• Sound system for CD’s, Bluetooth and WiFi

• 10 seat dining table

• Full range of kitchen utensils and appliances, crockery and cutlery

• Storage shed with some sports and water equipment

How to get there

From the south: drive 15 minutes from Bicheno past the Denison and Douglas Rivers and turn right at the Seymour sign (this is a small sign on the left hand side of the road). Travel east along Champ Street for approximately 1.5 km, keeping right where the road forks, and continue until you reach the top of the headland. To your left you should see Seymour Waves. At the T-junction turn left into MacLean Street. The entrance to the property is approximately 100 metres.

From the north travel from either:

1. St. Mary’s (down Elephant Pass) turn right onto the Tasman Highway and continue until you cross the Seymour River bridge. 1km past the river is a sign to turn left to Seymour. Follow the above directions to Seymour Waves.

OR

2. Four Mile Creek travel south along the coast following the Tasman Highway past the turnoff for Elephant Pass. Continue for 10 minutes until you cross the Seymour River bridge, approximately 1 km further on turn left at the Seymour sign. Follow above directions to Seymour Waves.

Things to do

Seymour Waves is situated at Long Point which is blessed by long white beaches on either side. Both north and south beaches are worth exploring and can be accessed by track. 4WDriving on the beaches is permitted although not encouraged as native birds breed in the hightide and dune areas. Launching boats off trailers is possible in the sheltered corners of the beaches. If you don’t have a boat, rock and beach fishing are equally rewarding. Snorkelling and scuba diving are also recommended around the rocky Long Point headland.

The local area is renowned for its surfing, kayaking and wind-surfing opportunities with around 10 kilometres of sandy white beaches. You may want to walk or bike-ride the continuous beach to the Douglas or Denison Beaches in the south, or to Piccaninny Point in the north. It is even possible to ride all the way to Bicheno if you are feeling energetic! The closest beach to Long Point is generally calm and sheltered in the corner for young children to swim in safety. The Douglas Apsley National Park is worth a visit on a hot day for a short bushwalk then a refreshing swim in the waterhole!

If you are keen to chase more surf, drive north by car to the Chain of Lagoons, Little Beach, Four Mile Creek, Scamander or to the Bay of Fires. 5-10 minutes to the south are the Denison and Douglas River areas, and of course Bicheno’s popular Redbill surf beach.

For bushwalking enthusiasts there are one day walks in the Douglas Apsley National Park, and further afield in the St Mary’s, Scamander and St. Helens areas. Further north is the Binalong Bay and Bay of Fires region which is again worth a day trip or a stay. The St Helens mountain bike trails also offer a great day out.

Bicheno to the south is 15 minutes from Long Point and is the nearest town. There are coffee shops, restaurants, galleries, supermarkets and banking facilities, as well as the Gulch (for fresh fish) and the Blowhole (for a shower!). The Friendly Beaches, Coles Bay and the Freycinet Peninsular are another 40 minutes past Bicheno with numerous other walking and exploring experiences on offer.

Tasmanian Wildlife

Around Seymour Waves you’ll find an abundance of birdlife from sea eagles to blue wrens. Watch out for the swift flying rosellas, the raucous black cockatoos and the tiny ‘white eyes’ vying for insects and seeds. Oyster catchers, gannets, cormorants, gulls, as well as little hooded plovers are all sharing what’s on offer on the shoreline. In the evening Fairy Penguins come ashore to march to their burrows and shearwaters return to their rookeries on the headland.

Wallabies, possums, bandicoots and the occasional wombat are all native to the area and can be seen at sunset if you sit quietly on the deck. Blue-tongued lizards are frequently seen on the property.

Humpback and Southern Right whales can be sighted migrating up or down the coast and dolphins are frequent visitors to our bays often chasing schools of baitfish. If you are interested in seeing wildlife up close then a visit to Natureworld, located on the Tasman Highway to the south of Seymour, is worthwhile.