APRIL 2021 CENTRAL COAST TOURISM NEWS AND EVENTS
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APRIL 2021 CENTRAL COAST TOURISM
NEWS AND EVENTS
Happy Easter Break
And a big THANKYOU to all our wonderful Volunteers
“CREATION”
An exhibition of paintings by Artist, Loretta Hingston of Ulverstone
From the fine detail of wildlife painting to the colours and contours of the
Tasmanian land and seascape, Loretta captures the wonder of the smallest
creature to the longest wave of the sea.
Exhibition opens Thursday 8th April 2021 at 2pm with an opportunity to
Meet the Artist and enjoy afternoon tea in the Gawler Gallery.
Contact Joy Watson on 0400 105 943 for any further details.
Gold coin donation appreciated.
Seaside Farm Retreat
Seaside Farm overlooks Preservation Bay at Penguin with magnificent views of the coastline.
The modern luxury two-bedroom cottages are self-contained. The sound of the waves at night
and the incredible sunrise and sunset makes this a special retreat.
The property is 40 acres running Angus cows, Dorper ewes, three horses and chooks. Walking
on the property is permitted and there is a large population of native animals and birds
including wallabies, rabbits, hares and varied birdlife with a family of wedge-tailed eagles.
Whales are visible playing in the bay from October to January.
The fully self-contained modern 2-bedroom cottages are designed to ensure maximum
comfort and privacy for our guests while affording magnificent views overlooking
Preservation Bay and the Bass Strait coastline. Located at 205 West Ridge Road, Penguin.
Bookings at www.seasidefarm.com.au phone 0447 018 245 email
hugh@seasidefarm.com.au
Almost Heaven Clydesdales
Horse drawn Wagonette Rides – available for Weddings, Parties, Mothers/Father’s Day,
Romantic Proposals and Corporate Events.
Enjoy the ambience of Tasmania with our lovely Clydesdales, Amber and Bonnie. We are
committed to showcasing the versatility of the Clydesdale in a unique and relaxed way to
locals and travellers alike. Our Wagonette can carry up to 12 adults with easy access and
egress for all ages including wheelchair access. Comes with protection from the elements
too.
Please feel free to discuss your ideas and options either via –
Phone: Isla Bingham 0429 937 423 Website: www.almostheavenclydesdales.com.au or
Facebook: Almost Heaven Clydesdales
Dementia Farm Program
Molenda Lodge, Historic Home and Farm, 334 Castra Road, Ulverstone is hosting people with Dementia and their carers
on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 12noon by appointment. The free event activities include – enjoying a cuppa,
wander around the garden, pick berries or vegies in season, relax in the Gazebo, read a story, do a puzzle or just chat,
animal feeding, petting and grooming, a variety of animals including poultry, pet goose, alpacas, sheep, ponies, donkey
and Labrador dogs, and an opportunity to work alongside Primary School Children. Please contact Rossi Marshall to
book, phone 0427 127 754.
Wings Wildlife Park Open 10am to 4pm
Our Wildlife park is open 7 days a week from 10am – 4pm. We also run animal feeding and
talk times throughout the day. So, if you want to watch our animals feed or learn something
new base your visit around our talk times.
The following wildlife presentations are included in your general admission. 10:00 am
Open. 11:00 am Koala Talk 1. 11:30 am Meerkat Talk 1. 01:00 pm Devil Feeding. 02:00
pm Reptile Talk. 02:30 pm Koala Talk 2. 03:00 pm Meerkat Talk 2. 04:00 pm Close.
If you have an item to add to the newsletter or would like more information, please contact Susanne Clear at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre,
phone 6425 2839, email info@coasttocanyon.com.au
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APRIL 2021
EVENTS CALENDAR
APRIL 2021
Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat Yoga and Pilates Classes – Penguin. Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings, Pilates for
everyone – stability, mobility and strength to improve posture and movement. Tuesday
mornings – Yoga for strong bones. Thursday evenings – Yoga for the Immune System and
Saturday afternoons – general yoga for all. Small classes or private yoga therapy at Penguin. Covid
restrictions apply, but classes are also now conducted online. Contact Annette 0409 823 847
Wed Penguin History Group – Penguin Railway Station. Open every Wednesday 10am to 12noon
and 7pm to 9.30pm.
Thu 1 Ulverstone Garden Friends – Uniting Church Hall, Reibey Street, Ulverstone. Meetings held
on the 1st Thursday of each month at 12.30pm for a friendly, social and warm atmosphere.
Admission fee $3 which includes afternoon tea. Lucky door prizes, freebies, great trade table,
guest speakers, bus trips to private gardens and nurseries. Garden orientated, with a general love
of plants for a great social afternoon. Enquiries to Betty Smith 6425 2222.
Thu 1 Ulverstone Seniors Club Variety Socials – Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Cnr Patrick & King
Edward Streets, 1.30pm. Held 1st Thursday of every month. Entry $5 includes afternoon tea.
Enjoy and bring a friend. Everyone Welcome.
Fri 2 GOOD FRIDAY
Fri 2 Live @ the Wharf Inc – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions
5.30pm to 7.30pm. Licensed Venue $5 entry. Music and performance presented by
Live@theWharf Inc.
Fri 2 to Mon 5 2021 Ulverstone Golf Club Easter Tournament – Ulverstone Golf Club, Lobster Creek
Road, West Ulverstone. Friday 2nd Ambrose Twosome - Shotgun start 10 for 10:30am.
Saturday 3rd Alison Bowl and Plate - Draw to be posted by Thursday 1st of April
Monday 5th Single Stableford - open timesheet available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/286377712838803/
Sat 3 EASTER SATURDAY
Sun 4 EASTER SUNDAY
Sun 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends - Sunday, 4 April 2021, 3:00:00 am clocks are
turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 4 April 2021, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sun 4 Country Mix & Guests – Ulverstone Golf Club from 12.30pm to 5pm. Entry $5 per person.
Bar open and bickies, tea and coffee available or bring your own nibblies. Proceeds to charity.
Enquiries contact Liz 0488 773 686.
Sun 4 Easter Sunday Fun Day – at Don Market, 17 Forth Road, Don. Open 9.30am to 5.30pm. Many
stalls-local makers, Clydesdale horse and cart rides, fresh vegetables, fairy floss and snow cones,
home baking, jumping castle, food vendors, face painting, henna tattoos, buskers plants and much
more. Jumping castle 1pm to 5pm. Easter raffles-every purchase before 4.30pm gets you a ticket
into our multiple raffle draws at approx. 4.30pm. Easter goodies hunt around the inside stalls for
the kids!
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Sun 4 Easter Fair – Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm – Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road,
Penguin, 11am. A family day out with an Easter egg scavenger hunt, craft and produce stalls, face
painting, piglet patting and kids crafts. Talented local musician Brad Von Rock will provide live
interactive family entertainment including hits from the wiggles which will get the children up
and about and dancing with easter bunny. You get to sit back and enjoy a drink from the bar and
some delicious barbecue food. Bring a basket and follow the clues. There will be several scavenger
hunts for different age groups. Easter bunny will be present to assist follow the clues. The bar will
be open and we will be serving a range of barbecue food options for the family. This is a ticketed
event. Please note the age and easter egg hunt times. The cost includes eggs. Children 0-2 Free
entry supervised Easter egg hunt 11:00 am. Children 3-6 $15 Easter egg hunt 11:30 am. Children
6-18 $15 Easter egg hunt 12:00 pm. Adults $10. Tickets www.trybooking.com/BPOVY
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Penguin Undercover Market – Arnold Street, Penguin. Penguin Market is northern
Tasmania’s largest market offering over 70 stalls, all under cover. Quality product lines include
fine Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware, handmade craft and home wares, as well
as fresh produce. Try the food court. Operates every Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Phone 0400 903
031.
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Cradle Coast Community Growers & Makers Market – 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone. 8.30am
to 12.30pm. With fantastic makers and growers from our beautiful community. Be happy, Be
healthy, Be safe.
Mon 5 EASTER MONDAY
Tue 6 EASTER TUESDAY
Wed 7 Men Care Too presents Allied Mates Forum – Gnomon Pavilion, 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone
from 9.45am to 1pm. The Forum is for management, administration, education, research,
advisory, frontline and volunteer staff working in local primary health, social services and
community settings to develop their existing professional knowledge and understanding of the
key issues affecting men. Morning tea and light lunch provided. Register at Eventbrite ‘Allied
Mates Forum’ enquiries contact Greg on 0400 604 231.
Fri 9 Live @ the Wharf Inc – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions
5.30pm to 7.30pm. Licensed Venue $5 entry. Music and performance presented by
Live@theWharf Inc.
Fri 9 Beethoven & Mozart - Art Screen Events is excited to be collaborating with the Tasmanian
Symphony Orchestra to bring you their Friday Night live concerts to the big screen at the
Leven Theatre. Tickets start from just $10 but you can also include a cheese box from The
Tasmanian Food and Wine Conservatory in your ticket price that we will have ready for you upon
your arrival. The doors to Leven Theatre will open at 7.30pm. Screening from 8.15pm, enjoy the
TSO from the comfort of a cinema seat being streamed live from Federation Concert Hall in
Hobart. To book visit https://www.artscreenevents.com.au/tso
Fri 9 to Sun 11 Jaguar Car Club State Rally – The long anticipated State Rally is finally set to go, after being
abandoned last year due to COVID limitations. The Rally will be held in Ulverstone over the
weekend 9th to 11th April 2021. Friday – Meet and Greet, Saturday – Concours at Anzac Park,
Ulverstone, Sunday – Farewell. For full details regarding venues, costs, access and some
accommodation options and of course the all important registration form visit the state rally page.
https://www.jagtas.org.au/state-rally/
Sat 10 North West Ecofest – Gnomon Pavilion, 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone. The North West
Environment Centre presents Seeing a positive future a 2021 Vision. A festival for sustainable
living. 10am to 4pm. Gold Coin Entry. Covid-19 practices in place. Lots of stalls. Grass Roots
Knowledge. Technology Information. Community Groups. Live Music. Local Food. For more
information visit www.ecofesttas.com.au
Sat 10 Kyle Lionhart Beautiful life Tour – Forth Pub, 393 Leith Road, Forth 7pm. Kyle Lionhart ,
one of Australia’s most beloved singer songwriters is back on the road for his much anticipated
Vic/Tas leg of his ‘Beautiful Life’ AU tour . Kyle’s songwriting is honest and emotionally
compelling, his voice has raised comparisons to the likes of Jeff Buckley and Matt Corby. Bless
your ears and warm your hearts in an intimate night with Kyle. Tickets on sale NOW ! Tickets
moshtix.com.au/v2/event/kyle-lionhart/126548
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Sat 10 & Sun 11 Frankenstein/National Theatre Live – Screening at the Leven Theatre, Ulverstone on
Saturday 10th at 6.30pm and Sunday 11th April 2pm, brought to you by Art Screen Events.
Frankenstein returns to international cinemas to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s
most famous novel. Captured live in from the National Theatre stage in London, this thrilling,
sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million
people in cinemas around the world. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle
(Trainspotting,Slumdog Millionaire), Frankensteinfeatures Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet,
BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles
of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Tickets available from
https://www.artscreenevents.com.au/frankenstein
Sun 11 Port Sorell Canine Community Walk – Registration at 10.30am for 11.00am start. Cost $8
family and $5 individual, Choice of 2km or 4.5km full-round walks, sausage sizzle, dog agility,
raffle and goodies. Join us for a fun day with your four-legged friends, family members, and
besties to support the work of Delta Therapy Dogs. Delta is a not-for-profit volunteer program
delivering Animal-Assisted Intervention to North West aged care facility residents, people with
disabilities, youth in detention, crisis accommodation and children in classrooms. Register at
Port Sorell Fire Station, Rice Street, Port Sorell.
Sun 11 Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles – Screening at the Leven Theatre, Ulverstone 5pm
to 6.30pm brought to you by Art Screen Events. Documenting the collaboration between world
renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi (Plenty, Simple) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York. Tickets available from https://www.artscreenevents.com.au/current-events/ottolenghi-
and-the-cakes-of-versailles
Sun 11 Midnight Messengers – Bob Marley Tribute Show – Forth Pub, 393 Leith Road, Forth.
Tickets moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-bob-marley-tribute-show/126705 Get ready
for a vibrant show featuring the well-loved music of Bob Marley. Reggae
is music for dancing and grooving. It’s a feeling. It’s an attitude that says listen to the people
because we sing of hope and peace and truth, but mostly we sing about connectedness. Fronted
by experienced performers Neil Gibson and Tessa Lee, the band features 10 well-known musicians
held together by respect for the ideology of Reggae and the grooves sent out to the world from the
legend that is Bob Marley. This is
a show not to be missed!
Sun 11 Shani at the Cradle Coast Market – Cradle Coast Community Growers’ & Makers Market, 3
Wharf Road, Ulverstone 8.30am to 12.30pm. I will be playing a few tunes, come join me for
coffee, a bite to eat and some great market shopping from 8:30 - 12:30pm.
Mon 12 Basketball Clinic – Olivers Bakery & Café Stadium, Ulverstone, from 10am to 1pm. Players
from the St Lukes Health Thunder team will provide a great session of entertainment and
instruction for children 7-14 years at the first of our 2021 School Holiday clinics. Cost is $50 per
child, which includes a junior Thunder membership and associated merchandise pack. $35 for
current Thunder junior members. A hot lunch will be provided by Olivers Bakery & Café.
Children need to bring their own drink. Payment can be made on the day. Bookings are essential
– email enquiries@nwthunder.com.au or inbox to our Facebook post. All participants will receive
a free ticket to a Thunder home game.
Fri 16 Live @ the Wharf Inc – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions
5.30pm to 7.30pm. Licensed Venue $5 entry. Music and performance presented by
Live@theWharf Inc.
Fri 16 Breathe - The Sound of Pink Floyd – At the Burnie Arts & Function Centre Town Hall 8pm.
Sat 17 Devonport Stamp Club Collectables Fair – Latrobe Memorial Hall 10am to 3pm. Stamps,
coins, bank notes, militaria, postcards, cricket & football cards, badges, medals and the like.
Admission Adults $2, children free.
Sat 17 Myoozik at Kindred Hall – Kindred Hall 6pm to 12am. We have waited long enough, it's
been just over a year since our last event! We finally are able to announce we are back! We will
be following covid safe rules. With a few of our favourite local bands and a band new to
Myoozik. $20 Entry. There will be food available for our favourite cook (Maude), great range of
drinks from the bar. No BYO drinks and no eftpos (cash only). Make a night of it and camp for
only $1. https://www.facebook.com/events/416997156267407/
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Sat 17 Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand – You are invited to
celebrate the past, present and future of The Rotary Clubs of Ulverstone and Ulverstone West
and the Rotaract Club of Central Coast. Have you been associated with a Rotary or Rotaract
project such as RYLA, Exchange, Festival in the Park? Are you a current or past member of
Rotary or Rotaract? Are you a friend of Rotary or a fellow service club member? Ulverstone
Rowing Club, 6pm to midnight, smart dress, cost $45 two courses (roast plus dessert, and
vegetarian option.) Pre dinner appetisers. Bar facilities, supporting Ulverstone Rowing Club.
RSVP 6th April, online bookings https://events.humanitix.com/celebrating-100-years-of-rotary-
in-australia-and-new-zealand-central-coast-tasmania Contact for additional information
secretary.ulverstone@rotary9830.org.au
Sat 17 Harvest Moon Carrot Festival – Harvest Moon, Forth Farm, 288 Leith Road, Forth, 10am
to 3pm. The Harvest Moon Carrot Festival is back in 2021, bigger than ever! This year we are
including all things vegetable in our celebration and our factory tours have been extended to
include all of our production sites. Tours must be booked at least a day in advance - sign up via
the ticket link below. Numbers for our tours are limited (and tours booked out fast in 2019!)
Transport between factories will be on the Tractor Express – a hayride trailer pulled by a tractor
(expertly piloted by our experienced tractor drivers!) In addition to tours, there will be kids
activities, including face painting, balloons, goody bags (while they last) and a vegetable display.
Harvest Moon popular machinery display will be back too! Sample dips with vegetable dippers,
enjoy a free veggie juice, purchase yummy veg-based food, including carrot cakes, carrot
pancakes and vegetable fritters, as well as a sausage sizzle (with a veggie twist of course).
Download the Check in TAS app to sign in on arrival. We will have a manual sign-in option too.
Free www.eventbrite.com.au/e/harvest-moon-carrot-festival-tickets-142457100021
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Launceston Horticultural Society Inc AUTUMN SHOW – Evandale Memorial Hall, 8
High Street, Evandale. Saturday 2pm to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Also on the same days
10am to 4pm Strathmore Open Garden. A great day out for the whole family.
Sun 18 Come and Try MTB – Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club, Penguin Mountain Bike Park from
10am to 12.15pm. Cradle Coast MTB Club invite you along to our Come and Try MTB day at the
Penguin mountain bike park! The idea is to encourage people, young and old who are
considering getting into mountain biking or who have just begun and want some help and
advice. We will discuss the basics of a mountain bike an offer some coaching and offer some
guided rides. There will be qualified instructors, with first aid and WVP certification attending
and a BBQ at lunchtime. A bike helmet is compulsory and a bike is preferred but does not have
to be a mountain bike. If you don’t have either just contact us and we might be able to sort
something out. Gold coin donation entry and to register contact us at club@ccmbc.com.au
Sun 18 Poultry Workshop – 10 Fernybridge Road, Sprent, 10am. The Tasmanian Rare Breeds
Poultry Club is running a chook workshop to help those who would like to know more, or get
some advice on keeping all sorts of poultry. What breeds to buy, what to feed, how to recognise
disease and much, much more. There will be a light luncheon, tea and coffee. Lots of literature
on many topics and an excellent book will be given out on the day. Plenty to see and talk about,
including a demonstration after lunch on how to kill and dress poultry if desired. Please phone
or email to book in for a day with a difference. Contact Jill Weaver phone 6429 3230, mobile
0428 138 973 or email jill.weaver@bigpond.com . Cost $50 each or $80 for a couple.
Sun 18 Etching Workshop – 52 Wilmot Road, Forth, 10am to 3pm. Only 6 people in the class.
Presented by printmaking tutor for Leven Regional Arts Marilyn Brack; Associateship in Art
Teaching, West Australian Institute of Technology; printmaking major Curtin University. You
and 5 others can spoil yourself with a day of fun\. $50 per person includes … The printing:
tuition to make a wonderful drypoint intaglio etching, provision of all tools, water based
printing ink, no drawing or printmaking experience is necessary, selection from a wide range of
images to etch, or provide your own artwork. The Eating: of morning tea on arrival, of a
personalised lunch as you take in the views of the Forth estuary listening to live acoustic guitar
and song. The Drinking: of teas, coffee and water as you work, of your BYO wine at your leisure.
Call Marilyn on 0448 222 796 to register your interest or email mailyn.brack@gmail.com Be
rewarded when you bring along 5 other people.
Mon 19 to Sat 24 Targa Tasmania - https://targa.com.au/targa-tasmania-competition/?loadmenu=1
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Fri 23 Live @ the Wharf Inc – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions
5.30pm to 7.30pm. Licensed Venue $5 entry. Music and performance presented by
Live@theWharf Inc.
Sat 24 2021 NBL1 Season – St.Lukes Health NW Thunder vs Ballarat 7.30pm doors open at
5.00pm at the Oliver’s Bakery & Café Stadium, Flora Street, West Ulverstone.
Tue 27 Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Depressed? – Learn mindfulness to reduce stress, prevent
and manage anxiety and depression, and look after yourself. This FREE 9 week course is
suitable for adults experiencing or at risk of anxiety, depression or stress, and will have a
particular emphasis on depression. Learn practical strategies for managing difficult feelings,
thoughts and situations in a relaxed group environment with our qualified Mindfulness Teacher
and Clinical Psychologist, Miranda Stephens. 9 x Tuesdays from 27 April 10am to 12.30pm
Burnie. Inquiries 0488 064 228. Visit us online for more details and to apply
mindfulnessaus.com.au
Fri 30 Live @ the Wharf Inc – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions
5.30pm to 7.30pm. Licensed Venue $5 entry. Music and performance presented by
Live@theWharf Inc.
Disclaimer: The information in this events calendar has been supplied from various sources and every attempt has been made to ensure that the
information is accurate. No responsibility will be accepted for any loss, however arising, from the use of, or reliance on this information.
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