Packages & tours
Fly Fishing in Tasmania and other Activities to do
Private Trout Fishing: 3 Lakes
At 28 gates, guests enjoy more than luxury farm stay accommodation - they have exclusive access to three private lakes set among the stunning Tasmanian landscape. Whether you are an experienced angler or casting a line for the first time, our lakes offer a truly memorable fishing experience.
Home to Wild Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, the lakes are rich with insect life and provide excellent opportunities for dry fly, nymph and wet fly fishing throughout the year. With fish often reaching impressive sizes, every cast brings the excitement of what may be waiting beneath the surface.
Our charming fishing day hut at Circus Lake offers a warm retreat, complete with a wood heater , allowing you to relax in comfort between sessions or shelter from the weather while staying close to the action.
New to fly fishing? We offer patient and knowledgeable guides who can help you learn or refine your skills with half day or full day guided experiences. As a private fishery, no licence is required and guests can enjoy fishing all year round. Lure fishing is also permitted and we encourage barbless hooks to help protect our fishery.
For those wanting to explore further afield, 28 gates is perfectly positioned as a base for discovering Tasmania’s renowned Highland Lakes, rivers and waters. Our guides are delighted to share their local knowledge and take guests to some of their favourite fishing destinations.
Please enquire about guided fishing experiences and pricing.
Packages:
We have teamed up with Matt at Trout Tales Tasmania to do affordable and customisable packages to suit any group of upto 12 people. Great way to encourage teamwork, reward staff, create new business relationships, build stronger connections with your team or just catch up family and friends to celebrate special occasions.
Guides are experienced and not only skilled in the art of fly fishing but also adept at fostering a collaborative and enjoyable environment to ensure everyone from novices to experienced anglers have a rewarding day.
What’s included:
transport to and from Hobart
all fishing gear
lunch: slow cooked farm lamb in rolls with salad and home baked cake and fresh fruit with a glass of Tasmanian wine and beer
Enjoy a day in beautiful surroundings on our farm
Prices from $500 per person
send an email to us or to Matt at www.trouttalestasmania.com.au to organise your special package
Rates - extra activities
Enjoy an interactive farm and pet feeding tour, including a visit to our museum where generations of Bloomfield’s farming history come to life : $50 for up to 6 guests
Fly fishing tuition is available for all level skills. Learn to refine your technique with our experienced guides: price depends on how many guests, enquire please
Spinning fishing rods are available for hire, making it easy for guest to enjoy a relaxing day by the lakes, whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time : $50 for 1 rod for the day
Unwind with a private sunset picnic beside a crackling fire, overlooking the hills of Bloomfield. Enjoy Tasmanian wine, local cheeses and artisan crackers as the suit sets and stars begin to appear : ] $75 per person
Join our guided night wildlife tour and experience Tasmania’s native animals in their natural habitat. Spot wallabies, possums and wombats after dark and if your lucky, catch a glimpse of a Tasmanian devil or elusive spotted quoll as they emerge for the night : $75 for 1 hour upto 6 guests or a car load
Par Avion Helicopter Flights to and from 28 gates: Please enquire re availability and prices
Airport pick up and drop off transfers are available, making your journey to and from 28 gates easy and stress free: $200 one way up to 4 guests
Gift vouchers are available for accommodation, fly fishing experiences and blacksmithing workshops - the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas or special occasion
Exploring Tasmanian Nature by foot
Walking tracks
Explore the natural beauty of ‘Bloomfield’ at your own pace along five well marked walking tracks that wind through the property. From gentle strolls to longer day hikes, the Rams Trail, Bloomfield Panoramic, Valley Run, Kelly’s Hill and Lakes Walk offer the chance to immerse yourself in rolling pastures, peaceful waterways and the understated beauty of Tasmanian bush.
Pack a picnic basket, order one of our delicious lunch boxes and find the perfect spot to pause and take in the views. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting some of the properties 9 reported bird species, including seven of Tasmania’s twelve endemic birds.
Ads dusk settles across the landscape, keep an eye out for native wildlife in their natural habitat. Wallabies, wombats, echnidas, possums, spotted quolls and Tasmanian devils are all found on the property. You may also be fortunate enough to witness the majestic Wedge-tailed eagle soaring overhead or catch a glimpse of one our resident platypus in Circus Lake.
Whether you are seeking adventure wildlife encounters pr simply a quiet moment in nature the walking trails at 28 gates offer an authentic Tasmanian experience.
Experience farm life in Tasmania
Farm-life tour
‘Bloomfield’ is not only historic land, but a working sheep property with annual shearing in June. If you are a guest at this time, you’re welcome to watch for a taste of busy farm life in Tasmania.
Farming is relentless, there is something to be seen all year round. Experience a farm stay tour with the owners and you can expect an interactive history of the property, an overview of the workings of 'Bloomfield', inspection of the shearing shed and learning all about the wool and general friendly, farming banter. Every day is different on the farm so we can’t predict what you may experience. In September, we have an influx of about 5000 lambs which is always beautiful to see but every month is special and varied.
If interested, you will have the opportunity to feed our beautiful farm animals including our horse (Poppy), sheep (Tilly, Nibbles, Betty and Alfie), chooks , Burt our pig and of course our wonderful dogs Peggy, Quest, Billy and Arthur.
Blacksmithing Workshops
Step back in time and picture yourself 100 years ago with the village Blacksmithy. Embrace + emerge yourself in the 1910 original Blacksmith Shop using handmade original forge, anvils + tools. Learn time honoured skills and produce something to be proud of. The building itself has been transformed into a museum where you can wander, smell, listen and read about the stories of the machines and tools that have been used on the property, dating back to 1862.
If you're keen to have a go at this unique workshop, enquire by email. We welcome all ages above 10 years old . Take something home you have forged with your own hands.
Price for all ages: $175 per person for 2 hours up to 3 - 4 people in a session and farm cooked ‘smoko’ (morning or afternoon tea) included.
Hands on farm stay experience
Interested in feeding animals? We have many pets including horse, sheep, chooks, Burt our pig and of course our beautiful dogs Peggy, Quest, Billy and Arthur. Our pets are very special and an experience you will find hard to forget. All ages are welcome in feeding and interacting with these animals.
Wildlife Night Tour
Experience our 'wildlife native night tour!’ We will take you out with our fancy spotlight torch and see the native animals in their own natural habitat. You may see wallabies, kangaroos, potoroos, possums, spotted quolls, wombats and maybe even a Tasmanian devil. Great for all ages.
Private picnic on the property
Experience golden hour in true country style with private drinks and canapés at sunset. Settle into a scenic spot on the farm as the sky turns shades of pink and gold with a curated selection of local wine, craft beers and gourmet canapes to enjoy. Take in the peaceful sounds of nature and toast to the beauty of the bush. A relaxed and unforgettable way to end your day.
Tasmanian Air Tours : Helicopter Flights to and from 28 gates
Tasmanian Air Tours in Hobart will take you either on a scenic flight via Hobart or direct to 28 gates and you will land on our property. Experience the natural beauty of the landscape from the sky and arrive in style! You can also be picked up here and taken for a private helicopter tour to a vineyard or your preferred destination. Enquire for availability and prices.
