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Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side.

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Fully equipped kitchen
Kitchen Dining Room with full sized Fridge and Electric Stove with Oven.
Bathroom with separate toilet.
Moden washer and drier, washing products supplied.
Two bedrooms open from lounge room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Roger River, TAS
  • Duck River East Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Trowutta Arch
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Tarkine Forest Adventures at Dismal Swamp
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Smithton, TAS (SIO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side.

Tarkinegrove is situated in the NW wilderness of Tasmania called The Tarkine and located on the South Arthur River Touring Route, C218 at Roger River, providing easy access to this huge area of temperate rainforest on one side as well as the rugged coastline on the other.

A writer once described the Tarkine as a 'Green Cathedral'. You step inside its 'walls', walk its 'ilseways', navigate its 'rows' and you come to know you are in a sacred and special place.
Guests have approximately an acre of lawn around around the cottage to relax and unwind in, making it the an ideal location for families. Pets allowed on a case by case basis due to the resident wildlife.

Stroll across the top bridge to enter the 100 year old semi-botanical gardens containing American Redwoods (one reportedly the biggest in Tasmania), Blackwoods, Basswood (Lime trees), Copper Beech, Weeping Birches, Douglas Firs, Giant Pandanus, Myrtle and groves of Tree Ferns (man ferns) plus many more. All of this is accompanied by a chorus of bird song. Re-cross the spring fed creek at the lower bridge and pass by the Lime tree under the Redwood and your back at your private driveway.

In the warmer weather sit around the spring fed dam to watch 'platty' the playpus fish and play at dusk. March to November you may catch a glimpse of the Freshwater Lobster 'Tayatea'. In the cooler months a miriad of fungi appear, a macro photographers dream.

At Tarkinegrove you are welcome to bring your big toys, your kayaks, boats, bikes. Plenty of flat ground is available next to your cottage.

Tarkinegrove is an easily accessed and perfect central base from which you can explore this preciously wild side of Tasmania.

Property manager

David Sharp

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Roger River

Located in Roger River, this cottage is in a rural area. Allendale Gardens is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duck River East Conservation Area and Roger River Road Conservation Area. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Roger River, TAS

What's nearby

  • Duck River East Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Roger River Road Conservation Area - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Trowutta Arch - 34 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Tarkine Forest Adventures at Dismal Swamp - 51 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Edge Of the World - 63 min drive - 61.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tarkinegrove... welcome to the wild side. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Duck River East Conservation Area, Roger River Road Conservation Area and Duck River Conservation Area. Trowutta Regional Reserve and Arthur River Conservation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
This is underrated, beautiful property in excellent shape and interesting environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Perfect for a hermetic getaway.....
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tarkine Wildnerness Drive
Perfect location to stay to experience the Tarkine wilderness drive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful cottage
The cottage was cosy and clean with everything we needed. Maybe a fan would be good, hubby runs vey hot and likes a fan when sleeping. On arrival, we did take the wrong driveway and ended up at the hosts house next door. They were very helpful and pointed us in the right direction. Anyone staying here, dont take the driveway that says Tarkinegrove, its the driveway right next to it. Great location for exploring the Tarkine Drive.Beds were comfortable.Very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay in Tarkine
Great place to stay in a peaceful location, very close to the Tarkine drive and its walks. The fireplace and BBQ are great features to make the stay homey and cosy. You’re here to experience life disconnected from urban and online noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
An out of the way country accommodation experience. If you are after a time out from the “rat race” this is the place to go. Surrounded by a garden and farm land. Has all the amenities you need for 1 night or a week. Room for 1 person or 4. Did find you had no phone coverage, which was a plus. No interruptions from the outside world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tez T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage stay
A home away from home. Cottage had everything you need. Perfect location for touring the Tarkine. We were lucky enough to spot a platypus & a freshwater crayfish in the dam. Highly recommend Tarkine Grove.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Clean, comfortable, very inviting, everything we needed for our short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Sharp

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David a Professional Photographer and naturalist. Gail is a Landscape Artist. After a short time living on this special property we felt the need to share it's specialness with others.

Why they chose this property

Tarkinegrove is situated on the South Arthur River Touring Route, C218 at Roger River making it the perfect base to explore this stunning, special, wilderness area.

What makes this property unique

Originally the Gardener's/Caretaker's Cottage, built circa 1910s, for the iconic Mackay timber milling family's 1,000+ acre property it was 'modernised' in the 1950s, relined in either the 1980s or 1990s and updated again before reopening. Their estate left a legacy of four and a half acres of almost botanical gardens that you are free to wander in and enjoy.
It is a fully self-contained two bedroom cottage able to accommodate four comfortably with undercover car parking accessed from it's own driveway. Full kitchen facilities with dining area, laundry, family bathroom, lounge with wood fire. Outdoors a BBQ is available for dining on the deck under the great Horse Chestnut tree or sit around the fire pit. Your Cottage has its own private acreage bordered by a grove of giant Macrocarpa.
As hosts we respect your privacy, but should you need us or any help please do not hesitate to ask. If you wish to remain contact free there is usually some phone signal around the fire pit and the front of the cottage.

Languages:

English