Arc Pavilion is the perfect eco, romantic escape for couples seeking privacy and seclusion. Book your stay, and experience the unique, architecturally and interior-designed tiny house experience, by the Bell Sister’s. Arc Pavilion features a unique, luxurious and handcrafted interior from sustainable and renewable materials, featuring artwork and hand-made furniture by Kylie and Tamika Bell. Features include a double-luxury shower and in-room ensuite, queen bed, hand-crafted kitchenette, indoor fireplace and more. Guests can enjoy vistas from within the tiny house or enjoy the outdoors in a secluded and private native (or from the outdoor bathtub). Views from Arc Pavilion showcase the stunning Forthside valley countryside to Bass Strait (and the Spirit of Tasmania each day she sails by). Self-contained with self-check-in. Free wifi via a wall-mounted Samsung Tablet, TV, kitchen provisions, yoga mats and more provided.
Self-contained (24hour reception/contact phone number available). Address and check-in instructions sent out on booking (key-box on arrival next to front door).
No pets. Prior to booking, guests accept our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The Arc Pavilion Experience
Self-contained with self-check-in + private driveway/parking
Private garden, countryside and Tasmanian native woodland view/setting
Workout gear: Yoga mats + dumbbells + garden yoga deck with views out across the countryside
Outdoor table and chairs, outdoor lounge, lawn area + deck areas
Samsung 10.4 inch tablet (includes phone, alarm clock, internet, apps + digital travel guide on the region) + Free WIFI
(features the Tesla Powerwall App - learn how the tiny house is harvesting, storing and providing power, completely independent to the grid)
Television
Board games, books + magazines
Local travel information, inspiration + compendium
Luxurious queen bed, French linen
Artwork by your hosts and local Tasmanian artists, displayed with art-gallery lighting
Ironing board, iron + luggage rack
2 armchairs, coffee table + wood fire (firewood, matches + firelighters provided) + desk & chair
Heating, cooling, hot water bottles + extra plush blanket provided
Kitchenette, including sink area, cooking utensils, 2 saucepans, frypan, crockery, wine, champagne + whisky glasses, coffee plunger, Nespresso machine (complimentary Nespresso coffee pods provided), single-burner cooktop, kettle, toaster + bar fridge with seperate top freezer.
Complimentary black and herbal tea selection, instant and plunger coffee + milk provided.
General waste, recycling + food waste garden compost bin provided
Fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke alarm + carbon monoxide detector
Luxury, double rain shower
Vanity + mirrors + wardrobe
Outdoor bathtub with views out across the countryside + ocean
Bathrobes, towels + bathroom linen provided + hairdryer + complimentary hand-wash, shampoo, conditioner + body-wash provided.
Modern, split-system compost toiler in seperate room.
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Our location
Arc Pavilion is located in the picturesque,
agricultural countryside region of Forth, on the
outskirts of the coastal city of Devonport (10 minutes
drive from Devonport’s CBD); Tasmania’s third-largest city and home of the Spirit of Tasmania vessels and visitor terminal. Arc Pavilion is surrounded by iconic visitor attractions, Tasmanian wildlife experiences, vineyards cellar doors, micro-breweries, art galleries, as well as a range of chocolate, cheese, honey and many more agritourism, producer experiences (check-out the Tasting Trail here). Arc Pavilion is also located only five minutes drive from the Bass Highway, which takes you on a stunning and picturesque North-West coastline drive journey up to Stanley and The Nut, the Tarkine and down to the West Coast region - see our itinerary guide here.
Our region, with its temperate coastal climate, is home to a broad and diverse range of landscapes. A range of short, day and multi-day walks closeby; notably Cradle Mountain and the start of the Overland Track (60 minute drive from Compass Hut), Mount Roland and the Kentish region, (including Sheffield, 20 minutes drive, and Tasmazia), Narawntapu National Park, among a range of waterfalls, lookouts, cave tour experiences.
For more information on things to do and see in Devonport and the central north coast region, check out our visitor guides - click here.
Getting to and from Compass Hut
from mainland Australia
By air
Devonport Airport is a short, 20 minute drive to and from Compass Hut, connecting our picturesque, central north coast region to mainland Australia (approximately, a 1 hour and 30 minute flight from Melbourne's domestic and international, Tullamarine Airport). Both Qantas and Rex Airlines fly daily, with car hire available at the airport - click here for more information.
Alternatively, Launceston Airport is located 78 minutes drive from Compass Hut (112 km's), who regularly have regular, daily Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar flights available, to and from Australia's major capital cities. Car rental hire available at the Airport - click here for more information.
By sea
We are also locate a short, 14 minutes drive from the Devonport Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, for those travelling by sea as a passenger, or bringing your own vehicle onboard the Spirit of Tasmania vessels. The Spirit of Tasmania sails overnight from Devonport in Tasmania to the Geelong Spirit of Tasmania terminal; located in the state of Victoria, Australia, 75 minute drive from the city of Melbourne (75 km's).
Getting to and from Arc Pavilion
in Tasmania
By car
Bringing your own car (or hiring a car) is the best way to travel to Arc Pavilion and explore our region with. For those visiting from mainland Australia, a great option is to bring your own car on-board the Spirit of Tasmania passenger and vehicle ferries. The Devonport Spirit of Tasmania Terminal is a short, 16 minute drive from Compass Hut.
Car Hire
For those visiting our region from interstate or overseas, car hire is available from all airports in Tasmania. For those travelling by sea as a passenger, onboard the Spirit of Tasmania ferries, car hire is also available from the Devonport Spirit of Tasmania Terminal and in the Devonport CBD. This includes Budget, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz.
Drive distances to and from Compass Hut
Devonport CBD: 11 minutes (12 km's)
Spirit of Tasmania Terminal: 15 minutes (17 km's)
Devonport Airport: 19 minutes (21 km's)
Sheffield: 18 minutes (23 km's)
Cradle Mountain: 60 minutes drive (67 km's)
Stanley & The Nut: 1 hour & 30 minutes (123 km's)
Launceston: 1 hour & 12 minutes (106 km's)
Hobart: 3 hours & 25 minutes (286 km's)
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