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West Coast Luxury, Reimagined in Strahan

Strahan's only true waterfront hotel. Twelve bespoke suites, an award-winning restaurant and signature experiences found nowhere else. West Coast Tasmania’s best hotel, on the edge of Macquarie Harbour, at the gateway to Tasmania's UNESCO wilderness.

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Awards & Recognition

  • Gold, Best New or Redeveloped Hospitality Venue Hospitality Tasmania 2026

  • Silver, Best Boutique Accommodation Hospitality Tasmania 2026

  • Silver, Wine List of the Year Hospitality Tasmania 2026

  • Bronze, Best Restaurant in an Accommodation Venue Hospitality Tasmania 2026

  • Travellers' Choice Tripadvisor 2026

  • Finalist, Wine List of the Year Wine Tasmania

  • Diners' Choice Award OpenTable 2024

  • Readers' Choice Award, Restaurant AGFG

  • Travellers' Choice, Hotel Tripadvisor 2022

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    Way Out West

    Few places dare to remain this wild. Tasmania’s West Coast is cloaked in dense rainforest, its mist steeped with stories of the past. The relentless force of the Southern Ocean has shaped a rugged landscape that is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. At the edge of the world, the wild remains truly wild.

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    Luxury by Nature     

    Each of our twelve bespoke suites are designed for comfort, rest, and a deep connection to the landscape; whether perched at the harbour’s edge or nestled by lush rainforest. Wake to the harbour’s ever-changing beauty, unwind by the fire, and experience Tasmania’s West Coast in unmatched luxury.

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    Our Suites

    • Two waterfront suites at sunset

      Cove Pavilions

      The pinnacle of the Risby Cove suites, pure waterfront with a stunning cedar hot tub

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    • A marble dining table with ensuite with round bath behind, and Macquarie harbour beyond.

      Maugean Suite

      Named after the endangered skate; features a round bath and two bedrooms.

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    • A lady soaks in a cedar hot tub, looking up at the stars above

      Rainforest Suites

      Sink into an indulgent cedar hot tub in your rainforest courtyard whilst gazing at the stars.

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    • A king bed with harbour views in background

      Marina Suite

      A spacious suite with beautiful views over our marina and harbour beyond.

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    • Welcome drinks and artisan cheese board on arrival

    • Daily à la carte breakfast in our signature restaurant

    • Nightly turndown service with chocolates

    Your Stay Includes:

    • Access to Experiences by Risby Cove, including:

      • Complimentary Inclusive and Self-Guided experiences

      • Signature and Exclusive experiences available for an additional fee

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    Waterfront Dining         

    Showcasing the best of Tasmania’s renowned foodie culture, our menu is built around fresh local seafood and seasonal produce. Thoughtfully crafted dishes celebrate the region’s flavours, complemented by an extensive selection of Tasmanian wines and spirits.

    Open every night from 5:30pm ‘til late. Breakfast from 7am to 9:30am daily.

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    A couple dining at Risby Cove's Jetty Table by the water during sunset, with boats docked in the background and string lights overhead.
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    Introducing Experiences by Risby Cove

    Created exclusively for Risby Cove guests, this is our invitation to experience the West Coast differently. A considered collection of rare adventures, private encounters, intimate dining and moments of discovery - designed to reveal the wild beauty, stories and character of Tasmania in ways few travellers ever experience.

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    • The Piners Table

      Step into the historic Piner’s Hut for an intimate feast by candlelight, where Tasmanian flavours meet the stories of the West Coast’s pioneering past.

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    • Summit to Shaft

      Climb Mount Owen by private 4WD, pan for gold and descend into historic mine tunnels before sharing a miners’ feast deep beneath the mountain.

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    • Characters & Crayfish

      Haul craypots from Macquarie Harbour, hear stories from a local crayfisher and savour freshly caught Tasmanian rock lobster with a glass of local wine.

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    • Strahan Story Cycle

      Explore Strahan on Risby Cove’s e-bikes with three self-guided routes, following a map and QR-code stories that reveal the people, places and history behind the town.

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    A Living Story          

    For generations, timber shaped this shore. Huon pine came down the Gordon with the piners, and the Risby family milled it here at the water's edge. That story lives on in the timbers around you, the work of Tasmanian artists and makers, and the history shared at the table.

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    Winter Packages & Offers 

    Available for stays until 30th of September, 2026

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    Winter Escape

    Save up to 30%

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    The Piner’s Winter Feast

    Heritage by Lanternlight

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    Summit to Shaft

    Winter Underground

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    We’re delighted to share that Risby Cove has been named a finalist in the 2026 Tasmanian Wine List of the Year, by Wine Tasmania. With Tasmania at the heart of our wine list, we’re proud to champion the exceptional wines being made acros
    Spring has arrived at Risby’s, which means a new menu is just around the corner! As the season changes, so does the menu — expect spring produce, bright flavours, a few things pickled and fermented, and plenty of Tasmania on the plate.
    Our tables are Tasmanian oak, charred and sealed by hand — no two the same, made for Risby's. The restaurant sits right on the water, with floor-to-ceiling glass onto Macquarie Harbour. The menu is Tasmanian seafood and produce from across the
    A cedar hot tub on a private deck, Macquarie Harbour mere metres beyond — a yacht at anchor, a fishing boat easing out, the wilderness across the water waking. This is a spring morning in the Cove Pavilions, our absolute waterfront suites. #Lu