Driving East
The Keep is about a 40 minute drive from St Helens which is a beautiful seaside town at the southern end of Mt William National Park. The park is home to the famous Bay of Fires beaches with some of the whitest and cleanest sand you’ll find anywhere in the world.
Eddystone Point Lighthouse is just north of St Helens and its rhythmic light can be seen in the distance from The Keep. Its historical significance and beautiful coastal views are worth the drive.
Around Binalong Bay there are a few walks and trails to explore.
There are a range of Mountain bike trails to explore and lots of great options for bike hire in the town.
St Helens is the place to go to get Fish and Chips straight off the boat. Here you can find a quiet spot by the water and watch the boats or waves crash in.
Driving North
South Mount Cameron, which is a 15 minute drive north of Pioneer and is home to Blue Lake which is a picturesque location which you can either view from the side of the road or take a walk around and explore.
Further North East Mt William National Park which has more beautiful remote and coastal beaches.
Walking to the summit of Mt William is an easy hour walk and provides beautiful coastal views.
Driving West
Derby is home to Mountain biking and great coffee should you need to burn off some of your new found energy.
Further North is Bridport which is home to the Barnbougle and Lost Farm Golf Courses, they are also great places for a lunch stop overlooking the ocean.
On the way back to Launceston there are several vineyards such as Pipers Brook Vineyard, Jansz, Clover Hill and in summer wander the fields at the Bridestowe Lavender Farm.
Driving South
About 30 minutes south of The Keep is Pyengana which is home to St Columba Falls- a spectacular sight only a 20 minute walk from the car park.
The Pub in the Paddock, and Pyengana Cheese Factory where you will find locally made cheeses, ice creams and amazingly fresh scones, jam and cream.
You can also access the Blue Tier from nearby Pyengana via Halls Falls. This is a relatively unknown, quintessential North East Tasmanian landscape - that is well worth the walk to view the tranquil falls.
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