Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s for Retreats and events hosted in Wynyard, Lutruwita/Tasmania

WHO ARE ALLI’S EVENTS FOR?

Unless specified all events are intended for adults aged 18+, there many be instances where babes in arms are welcome to in-real-life events but these will be made clear in the event description. Children are welcome in the background of any online event. Unless specified as a women’s event, Ali’s workshops are all gender inclusive. Women’s events are intended for cis and trans women, gender inclusive events are intended for all.

ABOUT WYNYARD

Wynyard is a small town (population of around 6000) situated on Tommeginne country, home to the Tommeginer people of Lutruwita. It is a lovely little place surrounded by beach, river and bush. We are approximately a 20 minute drive from Burnie, and an hour drive from Devonport and that entire drive follows the coastline of the Bass Straight.

Overlooking Wynyard is the infamous Table Cape, home of the Wynyard Tulip festival (The tulips bloom in October each year and yes you can tiptoe through them!) And, my personal favourite, Fossil Bluff where you will find an abundance of culturally significant sites including Freestone Cove and tidal fish traps built by the Tommeginer people. Our beaches are cold to swim in, and incredible!

Wynyard is located on the Inglis River which delights every day whether the tide is in or out and a river track which lead you in either direction for a long walk around both the river and the foreshore. The Foreshore Market is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month and there you will find fresh vegies, soughdough, hot food, coffee, plants, home made/hand crafted goods and second hand bric a brac.

FINDING YOUR WAY TO WYNYARD

For those of you flying into Tasmania, our closest airport is The Burnie Airport, which is actually located in Wynyard (not Burnie) and is a couple of km’s away from our retreat room. Rex and Qantas airlines fly into The Burnie Airport from Melbourne, which is a 1 hour flight. Whether you are making your way to Wynyard as an international or interstate guest, I recommend flying to Melbourne, than taking a flight from Melbourne to The Burnie airport.

Please not that as a regional airline (and small plane!) Rex airline have a baggage allowance of 15kg, so if you are travelling with heavier luggage book an extra weight allowance when you book your ticket.

The Devonport Airport and Launceston airports are 1 and 2 hour drives away respectively, but you may find more flight options and cheaper flights into either of these airports.

 For those of you ferrying into Tasmania, The Spirit of Tasmania has both daytime or overnight options and you can bring your vehicle with you. The Spirit leaves Geelong (Vic) and docks at East Devonport, approximately a 1 hour drive from Wynyard.

If you fly with Rex Airlines they will ask you on flight if you would like them to book you a taxi on arrival. If you intend to taxi please use this option as there will not be taxis waiting at the airport (we are a tiny town!). Car rentals are available at The Burnie Airport through either Avis and Hertz, but please book ahead of time as these car rental outlets are extremely small and may not be able to cater to your need.

Best accommodation options

For proximity to our event I recommend seeking accommodation in Wynyard, most of the local accommodation options listed below are in walking distance to our retreat space. If you have access to a car and are looking for beauty, beachside or bush settings I recommend looking for options in Boat Harbour Beach or Sisters Beach. These two areas are spectacular! I have listed a few options for each of these areas below but if you do your own accommodation search for Wynyard, Boat Harbour and Sisters Beach you’ll find many more options which will suit your varied needs.

https://www.eirinitasmania.com/ - This apartment has a nightly rate of $130AUD for two guests and includes breakfast. It is a few minutes walk along the river from our retreat room.

https://www.coastalpods.com/pods/ - These pods, upcycled from decommissioned sea containers, are accessibility friendly and approximately a ten minute walk along the river from our retreat room.

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/51351828?source_impression_id=p3_1730160317_P3mSRxKCOY2Mwdbe – This spectacular accommodation is a renovated barn on 117 acres of Table Cape beauty overlooking the Bass Straight. Approximately a 5 minute drive from our retreat room.  

 https://stayalexandria.com.au/ - Alexandria is a federation style bed and breakfast built in 1905 on the banks of the Inglis River. 1.5km from our retreat room.

https://www.waterfrontwynyard.com/motel/ - This 3.5 star rated motel is built right on the riverfront, with a walking track at it’s front door! Multiple accommodation options re available here. Approximately a 5 minute walk from our retreat room.

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/996079319019793222?check_in=2024-11-15&check_out=2024-11-20&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=dd91d724-bc67-4f06-900e-c78bd2e93859 – This bush dome situated on 500 acres of Tasmanian bush is a 5 minutes drive from both Sisters Beach and Boat Harbour Beaches, and approximately a 15 minute drive from our retreat room.

 https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/29943605?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=8c1b82fc-6203-4170-bf43-c8ca7571e3b3 – The Blue Room is a guest house situated literally on the beachfront of Boat Harbour beach. Approximately a 15 minute drive from out retreat room.

Best café/coffee options

Café Umami is gluten free café, a ten minute walk from our retreat room. Highly recommend for coffee, smoothies, gluten free treats and breakfast.

Bruce’s Café is cracking café, a 5 minute drive away from our retreat room. Highly recommend for coffee, breakfast. Sit out the front in the sunshine overlooking the ocean.

Seekers Bar & Café Boat Harbour Beach, approximately a 15 minute drive from our retreat room the best café location in the entire world. Find yourself on the edge of the beach with views you will hardly believe to be true. (Water is freezing but go for a cold dip!)

Best dinner options

The Vault is a café/bar/restaurant, approximately a 15 minute walk from our retreat room. Open until 10pm every day. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy free options available.

 Rusty Iron Thai is a Thai restaurant, approximately a 15 minute walk from our retreat room. Dine in and takeaway available. Delivery is also available for those staying in town.

Appleby’s Mediterraneo Bar and Grill, approximately a 10 minute drive from our retreat room. Open Wed – Sat for dinner and Sunday for lunch. Overlooking the beautiful Boat Harbour farmland with Ocean views.