Things To Do
For a printable map of the area with local attractions, click here.
Roosters Rest is situated on the outskirts of the seaside hamlet of Port Sorell known as the ‘Port of Golden Beaches’ and only a few minutes by car to:
- Hawley and Freers Beach and sheltered inlets
- Walking and cycling tracks
- Panatana Family Park - with toddlers paddling pool, BBQ and toilets
- Shearwater shops, restaurants and cafés
- Port Sorell boat ramp and jetty
- Port Sorell 9 hole golf course
- Thirlstane 9 hole golf course
- Port Sorell Bowls Club
- Ghost Rock Vineyard and Cellar Door
Narawntapu National Park is approximately 20 minutes drive from Port Sorell. There are numerous walking tracks to cater for all levels; swimming and fishing are also popular activities.
The historic town of Latrobe is 20 minutes from Port Sorell where there is an assortment of interesting shops to satisfy your retail therapy. Check out the following:
- Antique shops
- Fine art gallery
- Reliquaire a unique shopping experience
- Anvers Chocolate Factory
- The Cherry Shed Café
- Outdoor market every Sunday
- Platypus Tours can be organised through the Information Centre
Fishing
Off the shore – or from a boat
Casual Cruiser Boat Hire
Chartered or non-chartered
Enquiries 03 6428 6196
Tennis
Enquiries at the Port Sorell Caravan Park
Penguin Island - The Sisters
Accessible at low tide from Port Sorell
Port Sorell Walk
Situated on the northern end of Hawley Beach
Penguin Rookery - Contact Rubicon Coast and Landcare 03 6428 6072
Port Sorell Conservation Area (70ha)
Covers the coastal reserve on both sides of Panatana Rivulet.
Take a guided tour with Rubicon Coast and Landcare – 03 6428 6072
Rabbit Island
Accessible at low tide from Port Sorell/Squeaking Point.