BUTTON'S COTTAGE
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Local Walks around Gaunts: There are a number of waterfalls within close proximity to buttons cottage. Varying in time from ten minutes at the end of the garden to three hours. The best times to view these are from late autumn, through winter, and into late spring when rainfall is at its most plentiful. Keep an eye out for the elusive platypus lurking in the waterways.
Fishing: Throughout the farm there are numerous secluded fishing locations to wet your line. All of the fishing locations have fresh running water through them all year round. Imagine catching a fresh rainbow trout to BBQ for dinner at sunset.
 
Extended Walks:
Leven Canyon: Within 15 minutes drive from Buttons Cottage, the Leven Canyon is well worth the drive and not for the faint hearted. A short 15 minute walk will take you to the height of the cliff face exposing you to some inspiring views. If your after something more, climb down the 800+ steps to the floor of the canyon on the round trip back to the carpark to gain some more perspective.
Penguin to Cradle Trail: Boasts some of the most magnificent, diverse and extreme panoramas. Starting from the beach and winding your way up through the Leven Canyon to Cradle Mountain you leave views of the majestic coastline. This 7 day bushwalk can be taken in a series of day walks or in one big trek from the sea to the tallest mountains in the state, more information.
Black Bluff: This 8 hour day walk takes you to the beginning of the Tasmanian Highlands and is the source of the Leven River. Climbing up to a height of 1339m above sea level the view from the peak stretches all the way north to the coast line and as far south as the Cradle Mountain range.
Cradle Mountain: Within 1 hours drive from Buttons Cottage, Cradle Mountain offers a range of tourist attractions and is one of Tasmania’s premier tourist destinations. Go and have a devilish experience at the wildlife sanctuary and learn the truth about the Tasmanian Devil, for more information go to http://www.devilsatcradle.com