Afterwards, it’s only a 2-minute walk to one of Tasmania’s best boutique hotels, the Ship Inn. In a heritage former inn at the foot of The Nut painted a cheery butter yellow, the impeccably styled seven-room hotel is the creation of interior designer Kerry Houston and her husband Alastair, a landscaper and stonemason. Best of all, the two-bedroom Roaring Tom’s Apartment offers a fully stocked kitchen, perfect for cooking up the spoils of your road trip. For the ultimate weekend on the Tasting Trail, visit during the annual TrailGraze festival, returning on 22 and 23 April.

Pitched high upon a hill with mountain-to-ocean vistas, this rock star-level stay is the ultimate private getaway. The standalone apartment, a stone cube which towers into the sky, boasts custom-designed Tasmanian-made furniture, a full kitchen and an outdoor stone bathtub fit for two. If you want to go large, book a private chef to take care of dinner or a helicopter pub tour. And no kids allowed! thekeeptasmania.com.au

Helm has two bespoke beach houses on the windswept King Island: Shore House and Bass Lodge. Perfect for groups, these four-bedroom stays boast king-sized beds, open fireplaces, outdoor cedar hot tubs, gourmet kitchens and luxe amenities, all just a stone’s throw from the main township of Currie (where you’ll find the local pub and supermarket) and some of the world’s best surf beaches. helmhideaways.com.au

It’s just 20 minutes from Hobart, but this private coastal retreat could easily be on the edge of the world. Each of the three bedrooms offer phenomenal bay views, while floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the property frame the rugged open surrounds. Architect-designed raw concrete is the vibe, with heated floors and gas fireplaces to keep things toasty, while the chef’s kitchen is stacked with Miele appliances and locally crafted ceramics. thepointtasmania.com

With it’s smattering of country-inspired stone cottages, this boutique retreat feels like it’s been plucked out of the Scottish Highlands and plonked on the shores of Swansea. The cottage-like rooms are quaint and cosy, while eight new freestanding residences bring a modern touch. There’s also a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a rustic amphitheatre. The heart of the accommodation is The Homestead, an idyllic 1838 farmhouse that houses retreat’s restaurant. piermont.com.au

You’ll find this 1840s-era barracks turned high-end bed and breakfast in Triabunna, right by the ferry terminal. In colonial times, the building housed British soldiers sent to guard Darlington Probation Station on nearby Maria Island. A five-year refurbishment has turned the heritage-listed sandstone buildings into three suites all featuring a kitchenette, bathroom with freestanding tub and superfast wifi, and there’s a separate hostel-style kitchen, dining room and common area with an open fireplace. triabunnabarracks.com

This former Antarctic training facility is one of the island’s ‘coolest’ retreats – it’s just a few minutes’ drive from Liaweenee, the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia. Use this luxury lodge, which sports eight private rooms and a communal living and dining space, as a cosy base from which to explore Tasmania’s conservation area-filled central wilderness. Expect roaring fireplaces, expansive alpine vistas, likely snowfall and definitely a wombat or two. thousandlakeslodge.com.au

Corinna, an historic mining town turned wilderness retreat at the southern end of the takayna/Tarkine rainforest, is VERY off grid. No wifi or phone reception, and when arriving from the Hobart side you’ll cross the Pieman River on a little barge. Pitch a tent or park your campervan (for a fee) or check into one of the self-contained eco-cabins. At the hub of the village a rustic bar and a good restaurant run limited hours, so we recommend you BYO. corinna.com.au

What more could you ask for in a town of 600 people in rural Tasmania? The Wandering Trout is both hotel and taphouse, with a range of excellent small-batch beers brewed onsite and a cracking snack menu that draws influences from Mexico, Japan, the Caribbean and China (it works). The second storey of the c. 1890 building offers five tidy guestrooms at reasonable prices, all with queen-sized beds and bathrooms. wanderingtrout.com.au