Detention Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

At high tide this is a great, safe place to swim. Turn onto the gravel road on the east side of the Detention River bridge, opposite the service station and take away shop.
Tall Timbers Tasmania

Tall Timbers Tasmania

4 out of 5
5 Scotchtown Road Smithton TAS
The price is AU$176 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$176
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Smithton. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews)
Nice room staff friendly spa and pool excellent

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Tall Timbers Tasmania
BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley

BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley

3 out of 5
23A Wharf Road Stanley TAS
The price is AU$171 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$171
18 Apr - 19 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews)
Clean room/Friendly staff/Pet friendly/

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley
The Bridge

The Bridge

2.5 out of 5
2 Montagu Road Smithton TAS
The price is AU$88 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$88
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Smithton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Smithton Riverfront Park and Circular Head Heritage Centre ...
8/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
Would have preferred a designated parking spot. Free Wifi did not work.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Bridge
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On The Terrace Stanley

On The Terrace Stanley

4.5 out of 5
8 Alexander Terrace Stanley TAS
Stay at this luxury apartment in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Van Diemen's Land Company Store and The ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
A great place; well located, spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

On The Terrace Stanley
Boat Harbour Garden Cottages

Boat Harbour Garden Cottages

3 out of 5
15 Port Road Boat Harbour TAS
Stay at this cottage in Boat Harbour. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Island Conservation ...
Boat Harbour Garden Cottages
Angel's Aisle Cottages

Angel's Aisle Cottages

3.5 out of 5
31 Church St Stanley TAS
Stay at this cottage in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Cute, quaint, clean, quiet and a lovely ocean view. Good communication from the hosts. Definitely recommend 🤗

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Angel's Aisle Cottages
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Cities near Detention

I refused to disclose where this beach was on Instagram or my blog but I'll share the secret here. This is Hellyer Beach - it's hidden from view from the highway. Thousands of people would drive by with no idea what they're missing. To the east you can see the "Sleeping Camel" of Rocky Cape National Park. To the west is the distinctive sight of The Nut at Stanley. Directions: You take the Hellyer turn off from the highway and park straight away. Don't turn the corner. Just park the car and walk straight ahead, up the little track between the trees and you'll come out on this huge beach. It's rare to see anyone else here.

Hellyer