Purple Possum Wholefoods and Cafe

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Nestled in the heart of St Marys, Tasmania, within the picturesque Fingal Valley, Purple Possum Wholefoods and Café combines the allure of a wholefoods store with the warmth of a café. It showcases a curated mini-gallery and a tranquil garden, creating a unique experience for visitors.

The mini-gallery celebrates local creativity, featuring works from area photographers, artists, and craftspeople. The café serves as a vibrant community hub, offering fresh, healthy fare like vegetarian burgers, salads with garden herbs, and house specialties. Notably, its rhubarb cake, acclaimed by Lonely Planet Tasmania in 2018, and the coffee, recognized as the best on the East Coast, highlight the menu.

In addition to café delights, the Purple Possum offers a wide range of wholefoods, local honey, organic vegetables, and special dietary products, emphasising sustainable eating.

Conveniently located, it’s a short drive from Bicheno, St Helens, and the East Coast beaches, making it an ideal stop for travelers. The garden provides a peaceful spot for guests to unwind, enhancing the café’s appeal as a haven for relaxation.

Purple Possum is not just a destination but a vibrant testament to community spirit and a sanctuary for those seeking nourishment and peace. Whether you’re a local or a traveler, it offers a blend of culture, cuisine, and natural beauty, highlighted by its famous rhubarb cake, unparalleled coffee, and a relaxing garden.

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Purple Possum
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Alfresco/Outdoor Dining
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Takeaway Available
  • Broadband Internet Access
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Under $20
  • Australian
  • Gluten Free Available
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Art & Culture
  • Food & Wine
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have step free access to the conference or function room
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Provide wheelchair access to spa/gym
  • Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
  • Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating)
23/01/2026

St Marys

Purple Possum
5 Story Street
St Marys, Tasmania

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 6th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
07 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm