We paddle into sea caves and chasms beneath dolerite cliffs up to 150 m high. The rugged coastline surrounding Lagoon Bay Camp at Bangor is wild and unspoilt, dramatic rock formations sculpted by the Tasman Sea covered in brilliant orange lichen.

For first time kayakers, we paddle in the sheltered half-moon shaped bay and pull up at our private camp on the beach for lunch and an afternoon swim. Offshore islands for the more experienced, ancient kelp forests beneath clear turquoise water and protected inlets… a kayakers’ wonderland.

Combine this naturally spectacular scene with the sight of soaring sea eagles above, albatross and abundant sea life.

All trips accompanied by experienced and accredited guides.

If peacefully wandering along deserted beaches picking up seashells appeals to you, the southeast region of Tasmania will provide spectacular scenery and dozens of secluded coves. We explore pristine intertidal sands littered with myriad species.

Follow their characteristic trails in the sand and wait in the twilight to watch the fairy penguins return from the surf to nestle together in the dunes.

The beachcomber may encounter sea eagles, pelicans, diving and shallow wading birds and even wombats casually grazing on the dune vegetation. Who knows what other natural wonders may pass you by.

Sea urchins, cuttlefish, chitons, fly-spotted cone shells, oysters, scallops, white abalone, keyhole limpets, tiny silver kelp shells washed up in their thousands and great screw shells are just some of the shells you could discover as you wander peacefully along high tide mark on secluded sandy beaches without another soul in sight.

Join us for a unique four-day photography or painting workshop on the private coastal property, ‘Bangor’.

Beginner and experienced enthusiasts will find inspiration from an outstanding variety of landscapes and wildlife.

Dramatic sea cliffs, rocky headlands, serene forests, wetlands and open plains are all accessible from our comfortable beach camp at Lagoon Bay.

We provide a fully catered, down-to-earth and stimulating approach for the group so you can focus on your passion.

Each day we will explore new locations, new opportunities and balance our work with looseness, control, gesture, tone and mood. Our nightly critique after dinner in the beautiful circus tent provides a supportive and encouraging appraisal of our efforts. Whether tackling small compositions or big panoramas, the wild bushlands and coastline of ‘Bangor’ will envelop you with a feeling of repose and serenity. Here, there are no distractions.

'The Bangor Way’ photography and watercolour painting package is hosted by Joe Holmes, Angus Douglas and Vanessa Holmes, your guides with Potters Croft Expeditions. Bring a group of friends or come alone, our small group size allows us to appreciate this special place and the company of fellow enthusiasts.

Full-day guided walk. Forestier Peninsula

Mountain rainforests, clifftop capes’

A chance to walk through the largest tract of remnant rainforest in eastern Tasmania. Traverse the densely forested crest of a coastal range then descend to remote cliffs poised above the sea.

Along the way we encounter landscapes undergoing striking changes. Dynamic forest succession surrounds us as we push through to cliffs sculptured by wind and sea. Several lookouts en-route provide panoramic views up and down the coast.

From the moss-covered forest floor among ancient sassafrass trees to the wild exposure atop a towering sea cape, this day walk offers the regions’ uniqueness on a grand scale.

Lunch, transport and guide provided. Bring comfortable walking boots, raingear and a sun-hat.