Low Head Pilot Station

Low Head Pilot Station Home of adorable Fairy Penguins! Low Head is one of the few places in the world where you can get up close to these Little Blue Penguins.

We offer affordable beachfront self-contained heritage cottages within stunning Tasmania National Park grounds. We happen to be neighbour's with Low Head Penguin Tours and there is a footpath from your front door to the tours location, as well as Low Head Lighthouse. Meander the water's edge of Pilot's Bay and enjoy the abundance of open space and quiet pristine beaches. Sip local wine from the Ta

smanian Tamar Valley or locally roasted coffee and dine on calamari and cake while looking out over the Tamar River in the on-site cafe. Discover the history of Low Head Pilot Station, where Pilot's and their Coxswain have helped guide in ships since 1805. The Pilot Station is still in use today, it is the longest active Pilot Station in Australia. Explore the on-site Maritime Museum for more information and guided tours. Low Head Pilot Station is a historical precinct with nine self-contained cottages, charming heritage museum, Lighthouse and café facilities in Tasmania’s pristine Tamar Valley. These heritage convict-built cottages date back to 1825 and are each unique in story, size and charm. Each cottage is equipped with its own modern Kitchen and Bathroom facilities, living area, garden and BBQ. Located on Tasmania National Park grounds at the mouth of the Tamar River, discover an abundance of open space and spectacular water views. Low Head Pilot Station is the oldest and longest active Pilot Station in Australia, dating back to 1805 and is still active today. Venture up to gaze at Low Head Lighthouse, the third Lighthouse built in Australia (1833) and look out over the sparkling Bass Strait - or even book our Light Keeper's Cottage next to the Lighthouse. Discover the history of Low Head Pilot Station at the Maritime Museum, stay with us and become part of its story. Our Queenslander is encircled by a grand veranda, from which you can see the Bass Strait, the Tamar River, the Lighthouse and overlook the Low Head Penguin Reserve (book a tour with Low Head Penguin Tours). The Light Keeper's Cottage sits beside the Lighthouse and has spectacular views of the Bass Strait. The Schoolhouse (built-in 1866) has its own unique charms such as the school cloakroom, a sunny kitchen and is just meters away from the shores of Pilots Bay. Next to the Schoolhouse, perched by the water's edge is the Pilots cottage; its master bedroom features impressive Tamar River views through windows decorated with coloured glass, and ensuite bathroom. Just outside the back garden, there are stone steps onto Pilots Bay beach.

Join us tomorrow morning with artist in residence Silke Rae 10 am at Pilots Providore to ‘warm up’ the canvas!
11/04/2025

Join us tomorrow morning with artist in residence Silke Rae 10 am at Pilots Providore to ‘warm up’ the canvas!

01/03/2025
It's 1833, dark, stormy, you've been aboard the ship for weeks and you're but kilometres from dry land. Can't you just i...
01/03/2025

It's 1833, dark, stormy, you've been aboard the ship for weeks and you're but kilometres from dry land. Can't you just imagine the excitement of seeing the welcome beams of the Low Head Lighthouse? It's been nearly 200 years since the first lighthouse was erected in Low Head, the third oldest in the country. If the buildings could only talk, imagine the stories! Come and experience the whisper of the lighthouse, the welcome glow and swoop of the beam at night. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of the many seafarers of the past two centuries, stay in our heritage cottages, and discover the wild beauty of Tasmania’s north coast. Come, slow down, and let history guide you. Bookings available www.lowheadpilotstation.com.au

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Reminder we are CLOSED Thursday + Friday before opening Pilots Providore on Saturday!
18/12/2024

Reminder we are CLOSED Thursday + Friday before opening Pilots Providore on Saturday!

We are looking forward to welcoming the community in 7 days a week after Christmas! Until then we have a few extra days we will be closed as follows. All open days are 10am - 3pm.
until Dec 18: Thurs - Mon 10am-3pm
CLOSED: Thurs 19 & Fri 20 DEC
OPEN: DEC 21, 22 & 23
CLOSED: DEC 24, 25 & 26
DEC 27TH - JAN 27TH OPEN 7 DAYS 10-3

We are looking forward to welcoming the community in 7 days a week after Christmas! Until then we have a few extra days ...
09/12/2024

We are looking forward to welcoming the community in 7 days a week after Christmas! Until then we have a few extra days we will be closed as follows. All open days are 10am - 3pm.
until Dec 18: Thurs - Mon 10am-3pm
CLOSED: Thurs 19 & Fri 20 DEC
OPEN: DEC 21, 22 & 23
CLOSED: DEC 24, 25 & 26
DEC 27TH - JAN 27TH OPEN 7 DAYS 10-3

CHRISTMAS ACCOM AVAILABILITY - due to a cancellation Schoolhouse and Coxswains are now available over Christmas. Schoolh...
21/11/2024

CHRISTMAS ACCOM AVAILABILITY - due to a cancellation Schoolhouse and Coxswains are now available over Christmas.
Schoolhouse from 15 - 27 December (sleeps 6)
Coxswains from 18 - 26 December (sleeps 6)
Book via our website https://lowheadpilotstation.com.au/ or reach out to [email protected] or 0467 822 826

The radioroom of the Lightkeepers house (now a sunny living room) was originally used to keep watch out over Bass Straig...
20/11/2024

The radioroom of the Lightkeepers house (now a sunny living room) was originally used to keep watch out over Bass Straight for the first sign of incoming ships. When the radio operator spotted a ship, they would radio down to the Pilot Station for the Pilot and Boatcrew to begin the long row (yes, row!!) out to meet the ship. Times have changed now with technological advances and a big fancy motorboat for the Pilots, but the view from the radio room hasn't. Step back in time and watch the ships come and go from the Lightkeepers House. 📅 A few summer dates left! Book now at www.lowheadpilotstation.com.au or call us on 0467 822 826.






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Did you know that our waterfront Kiosk stocks a wide range of local and Tasmanian wines, beers, cider and gin to enjoy w...
15/11/2024

Did you know that our waterfront Kiosk stocks a wide range of local and Tasmanian wines, beers, cider and gin to enjoy with lunch (or brunch… why not😏)?! Come in and taste from handpicked wineries and brewers like Du Cane Brewing Miners Gold Brewery Sinapius Vineyard Small Wonder Wines Pipers Brook Vineyard Bream Creek Wines Willie Smith's Cider McHenry Distillery to name a few!

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🌊 We’re Hiring at Low Head Pilot Station! 🌊We’re on the lookout for a friendly, calm and attentive local to join our tea...
14/11/2024

🌊 We’re Hiring at Low Head Pilot Station! 🌊
We’re on the lookout for a friendly, calm and attentive local to join our team at the Pilot Station’s waterfront Kiosk and the soon-to-open Pilots Providore.
We’re looking for someone flexible who is happy to spend some time front-of-house (greeting and serving customers with a smile, making coffee, selling local produce) as well as some time back-of-house (preparing toasties and plating up food).
Keeping the atmosphere warm, welcoming and relaxed is a must, interest in and knowledge of the local area and produce including wines is a bonus!
We would like someone to join the team ongoing part-time – ie not just a summer role.
Please send your CV and a paragraph telling us a little about you and why you would like to work with us to [email protected]. DM or email if you would like to set up a time to drop in with your CV in person 😊
*Please share with anyone you think may fit the bill and enjoy the role!*

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399 Low Head Road
Low Head, TAS
7253

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