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The Cove Tasmania

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The-Cove-Tasmania is a multi-award-winning AdultsOnlyRetreat with a variety of 4-5 star options on the ocean-front on 170-year-old family farm – close to Devonport, Spirit of Tasmania, and Devonport Airport.
Accommodation: Hillside Cabins (Hard-Top-Glamping), Cliffside Chalets, (Ensuites) Cheviot A-Frames, luxury 5-star self-contained Villa Two Five Six – indoor/outdoor bath, courtyard, and expansive coastal/rural views. All rooms have king beds and private decks. New 5Star Lillico Soak Suites (5) featuring outdoor electric bath, kitchenette, private courtyard, free wifi and expansive coastal views.

On the oceanfront in North-West Tasmania surrounded by nature and pristine farmland, private and secluded- a place to de-stress and forget busy, hectic lives.

A central hub, The Alexander Centre, features a luxury dual kitchen, lounge, outdoor fireplace, firepit, laundry, BBQ’s and luxury bathrooms. Enjoy farm tours, little penguin experiences, walks, or hire an e-bike to explore the region.

Guests describe the property as world-class, the perfect place to relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Luxury accommodation and facilities, with the ocean at your door, within a working cropping and beef farm .

The-Cove-Tasmania team takes pride in attention to detail, little extras, excellent customer service, and a welcoming environment. Enjoy dining at Atrium Cafe and Bar, open 7 days a week.

  • Hosted by:
The Cove Tasmania
  • Location:

Devonport,

North West Tasmania,

Tasmania

  • Facilities:
  • ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
  • EcoStar Accreditation
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Australian Hotels Association
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Tourism Accommodation Australia (Division of AHA, TAA)
  • Baggage Holding Room
  • Bar
  • Barbeque
  • Business Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camp Kitchen
  • Carpark
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Communal Lounge
  • Communal Refrigerator
  • Communal Shower
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Day Spa
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Games or recreation room
  • Gas
  • Kiosk
  • Laundry
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Radio/Stereo
  • Restaurant
  • Secure Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 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 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 who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • 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
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • 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
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Have TVs with captioning option
  • Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)
  • Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • 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 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 a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
  • Provide portable commode chairs
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
  • Provide a choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.)
  • Have step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length)
  • Have a lever handle on the door (easier to use)
  • Have enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access)
  • Have a kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable
  • Have a wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.)
  • Have a lever handle on bathroom door
  • Have a shower curtain (no door)
  • Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)
  • Have a handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)
  • Allow space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required)
  • Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
  • 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 to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
  • Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
  • Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
  • https://www.thecovetasmania.com/accesibility-statement
  • Provide information in large print
  • Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
  • Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
  • Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
  • Have twin beds available on request
  • Have a place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen)
  • Runs until
01/08/2026

Devonport

The Cove Tasmania
The Cove Tasmania
256 C Waverley Road
Devonport, Tasmania
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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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August 10th
08:30 am

On-time

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
10 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 11th
06:45 pm

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04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

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Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 9th
06:45 pm

On-time

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

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

On-time

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
11 Aug, 08:30 am
August 11th
06:45 pm

On-time

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am