Inside Picnic Island: Tasmania's Exclusive Luxury Retreat with Penguin Colony
Picnic Island, a private freehold island off Tasmania’s east coast near Coles Bay, offers an exclusive luxury retreat available for only 100 nights annually. Accommodating up to eight guests at approximately $16,000 per night, the less-than-one-hectare isle features a resident colony of Little Penguins and seals. The property includes a newly built primary suite with views of the Hazards mountain range and three original copper-clad rooms. Guests enjoy personalized experiences, such as guided penguin viewing at dusk using wildlife-friendly red torches, wine tastings with local experts, and omakase-style dinners prepared by private chef Mark Jensen. The itinerary also includes boat trips to nearby Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. The accommodation blends architectural luxury with rustic charm, featuring bespoke furniture and communal spaces designed for intimate gatherings. This unique destination provides rare, uncrowded encounters with native wildlife, distinguishing it from typical tourist viewing platforms. The experience emphasizes privacy, high-end culinary services, and direct access to Tasmania’s natural beauty, making it a premier option for ultra-luxury eco-tourism in the region.
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Inside Picnic Island: Tasmania's Exclusive Luxury Retreat with Penguin Colony
Picnic Island, a private freehold island off Tasmania’s east coast near Coles Bay, offers an exclusive luxury retreat available for only 100 nights annually. Accommodating up to eight guests at approximately $16,000 per night, the less-than-one-hectare isle features a resident colony of Little Penguins and seals. The property includes a newly built primary suite with views of the Hazards mountain range and three original copper-clad rooms. Guests enjoy personalized experiences, such as guided penguin viewing at dusk using wildlife-friendly red torches, wine tastings with local experts, and omakase-style dinners prepared by private chef Mark Jensen. The itinerary also includes boat trips to nearby Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. The accommodation blends architectural luxury with rustic charm, featuring bespoke furniture and communal spaces designed for intimate gatherings. This unique destination provides rare, uncrowded encounters with native wildlife, distinguishing it from typical tourist viewing platforms. The experience emphasizes privacy, high-end culinary services, and direct access to Tasmania’s natural beauty, making it a premier option for ultra-luxury eco-tourism in the region.
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