Pieman River State Reserve Tours and Activities

In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.

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Bayside Hotel

Bayside Hotel

3 out of 5
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Price was AU$774, price is now AU$538 per person
AU$538
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25 Feb - 2 Mar
found 1 day ago
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Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Really nice room that opened onto a great seaside view.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Allurity Hotel

Allurity Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Hobart Central Business District
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Price was AU$1,330, price is now AU$963 per person
AU$963
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23 Feb - 2 Mar
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Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA)
7.6/10 Good! (633 reviews)
Staff very helpful and the room very clean The hotel is in very central location and within walking distance of most main attractions

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Rydges Hobart

Rydges Hobart

3.5 out of 5
North Hobart
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Price was AU$1,551, price is now AU$1,139 per person
AU$1,139
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23 Feb - 2 Mar
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Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
My room was good in the main building but one of the rooms in an outer building in my booking was not good. The wardrobe was disgusting and the hanging space was unusable. I do think that the rooms in the annexes should be cheaper than those in the main building. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the bathrooms and kitchenettes which had all been renovated were excellent.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Popular places to visit

Corinna River Ferry

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Corinna with a trip to Corinna River Ferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Corinna River Ferry

Reece Dam

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of West Coast with a stop at Reece Dam. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Reece Dam

Yellow Creek State Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Yellow Creek State Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellow Creek State Reserve

Parting Creek Regional Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Parting Creek Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Parting Creek Regional Reserve

Zeehan Golf Club

3/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Zeehan at Zeehan Golf Club. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Zeehan Golf Club

West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum

4.5/5(35 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zeehan. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum

Top Pieman River State Reserve Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Corinna Wilderness Village

Corinna Wilderness Village

3 out of 5
1 Corinna Rd Corinna TAS
Corinna Wilderness Village
Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
Zeehan Bush Camp
Heemskirk Motor Hotel

Heemskirk Motor Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-25 Main Street Zeehan TAS
Heemskirk Motor Hotel
SeaHen Lodge - rustic farmhouse charm with amazing mountain views

SeaHen Lodge - rustic farmhouse charm with amazing mountain views

2 out of 5
Zeehan TAS
SeaHen Lodge - rustic farmhouse charm with amazing mountain views
Tullah Lakeside Lodge

Tullah Lakeside Lodge

3 out of 5
Cnr Meredith & Farrell St Tullah TAS
Tullah Lakeside Lodge
Bischoff Hotel

Bischoff Hotel

3 out of 5
20 Main street Waratah TAS
Bischoff Hotel
Mount Black Lodge

Mount Black Lodge

2.5 out of 5
7 Hospital Rd Rosebery TAS
Mount Black Lodge
The Burrow - Waratah. Picturesque town near Cradle Mountain and Tarkine

The Burrow - Waratah. Picturesque town near Cradle Mountain and Tarkine

Waratah TAS
The Burrow - Waratah. Picturesque town near Cradle Mountain and Tarkine
Waratah Waterfall Retreat, Free Pay T.V. In Two rooms WiFi Central To Waterfall

Waratah Waterfall Retreat, Free Pay T.V. In Two rooms WiFi Central To Waterfall

Waratah TAS
Waratah Waterfall Retreat, Free Pay T.V. In Two rooms WiFi Central To Waterfall
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