Salt Shack
Warm nights. Wide bay. Quiet on the peninsula.
A waterfront shack on Norfolk Bay — come home to the wood heater after a day out exploring.
Warm when you want it
Cooler evenings on the peninsula are part of the charm — wood heater inside, bay light outside, nowhere you need to rush.
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Wood heater
Settle in by the wood heater while the light drops over Norfolk Bay.
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Reverse-cycle heating
Steady warmth through the shack when you want set-and-forget comfort.
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Outdoor firepit
Clear nights on the deck — coats on, stars out, bay air sharp and clean.
A modern shack on the water
Open living, a covered deck, and that long Norfolk Bay outlook a few steps from the lawn. Sleeps a small group comfortably — light rooms, coastal quiet, easy nights in.
Explore from Saltwater River
A quiet waterfront base about an hour and a half from Hobart — ideal in the cooler months when the peninsula is calmer, the walks are crisp, and whale season runs along the coast.
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Coal Mines Historic Site
- Coastal walks and cliff lookouts
- Whale migration along the coast (roughly May–November)
- Beaches and rock pools a short walk away
Bay light and shack life
What stays feel like
“House was lovely and had everything we needed, big wood heater, clean and tidy, comfy beds and recliner couch, magic views and very quiet. It exceeded our expectations.”
“Plenty of firewood for the wood heater. Warm and cosy inside regardless of outside weather. Excellent views and glorious sunrise… Great base for exploring the peninsula.”
“A lovely quiet retreat for a cool weekend in May! The morning sunrise over the water was exceptional and the house very thoughtfully appointed.”
Ready for a quiet stretch by the bay?
Check dates on Airbnb and claim a few slow nights on the peninsula.
Saltwater River · Tasman Peninsula · Tasmania