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Fish Lips Café & Accommodation, Premium Waterside Estate

  • Jan 29
  • 5 min read

Updated: Feb 12

Nestled on the tranquil shores of Little Norfolk Bay, Fish Lips Café & Accommodation is a rare waterside hospitality and tourism asset, offering immediate operational capability and strong income potential. The café and restaurant feature a newly refurbished commercial kitchen, fully fitted with all new equipment, allowing for a seamless relaunch or repositioning with minimal lead time.


The five-acre waterside freehold, held across two titles, combines established accommodation with consistent tourism demand across the Tasman Peninsula. Existing infrastructure is exceptional, including a freshwater dam, on-site lake, landscaped grounds and substantial services, providing a robust foundation for expansion into events, wellness retreats, or additional accommodation, subject to approvals.


Accommodation is diverse and well established, comprising three beautifully appointed cottages, travellers' accommodation supported by a central amenities block, and two boutique single rooms converted from water tanks, awaiting council approval. This flexible offering appeals to a broad visitor market, including couples, families, eco-tourists, and budget-conscious travellers, while allowing scope for future growth and repositioning.


The site is rich in Tasmanian history, and this long-held, meticulously maintained property is now seeking its next custodians to bring their own vision and stewardship. It carries historical significance as an early sawmill and the terminus of Australia's first human-powered railway, adding depth, authenticity, and a compelling sense of place to this remarkable waterside holding.



Positioned as a gateway to Tasmania's most popular tourism destinations, the property is approximately 87 km from Hobart, 30 km from Dunalley, 10 km from the Port Arthur Historic Site, and a 20-minute drive to Nubeena, home to a local IGA supermarket, doctor's surgery, post office and some of Tasmania's most spectacular white-sand beaches.


The entrance to Tasman National Park is also only minutes away, providing direct access to world-class walking tracks, including the iconic Three Capes Track, along with dramatic coastal experiences. Adding further destination appeal, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, one of Tasmania's most renowned eco-tourism operators, is located nearby, offering globally recognised wildlife and coastal cruises that draw strong, year-round visitor numbers to the region.


The area is alive with a vibrant and connected community, highlighted by much-loved local events such as the annual Garlic Festival, which attracts musicians, food producers and visitors from across Tasmania and beyond.






A rare Tasman Peninsula water side estate with powerful income, lifestyle appeal, and boundless potential



Property Details - 5934 Arthur Highway Taranna


  • 4.77 acres (approx.) of freehold land (Title 1 - 1.863ha and Title 2 - 764sqm)

  • Tasman Council Land zoning - Local Business (zone 14)

  • Waterside position on Norfolk Bay

  • Architecturally designed restaurant and accommodation 

  • Three well appointed cottages

  • Large Pavilion with outlook over the lake and Norfolk Bay

  • Two converted water tank accommodation pods (subject to council approvals)

  • Traveller / adventurer accommodation - 6 rooms

  • Amenities building

  • Two water tanks servicing the cottages

  • Tranquil lake 

  • Eco sewerage dam system

  • Deep freshwater dam ensuring abundant year-round water

  • Meandering creek running through the landscaped gardens

  • Natural creek running behind the cottages to Norfolk Bay


Café and Hospitality Spaces


The cosy café with its courtyard terrace is positioned perfectly to capture views of the lake, Norfolk Bay, and abundant birdlife. Now ready to fully re-open. The café and restaurant represent a standout opportunity, perfectly positioned on the main tourism route to Port Arthur and the Tasman National Park. With a constant flow of visitors passing daily, a well-executed dining offering could easily capture high-volume tourism trade, creating a strong, reliable income stream supported by one of Tasmania’s most visited regions.





  • A fully equipped commercial kitchen

  • New cool room

  • New fryers, ovens, multiple BBQ grills, fridges

  • 2 Dishwashers

  • General liquor licence

  • Restaurant and bar - both fully equipped

  • A mezzanine space - perfect for additional seating

  • Secondary service kitchen

  • Terrance courtyard

  • Second dining area overlooking the lake, gardens and Norfolk Bay.

  • Top floor - large office or additional storage space




Accommodation


All accommodation is set within beautifully maintained grounds rich with birdlife, flowering trees, and peaceful water views. Abundant water, and a peaceful setting create limitless possibilities for expansion—additional cabins, glamping, wellness pods or sauna/hot tub retreat.




Tourism - Tasman Peninsula


Taranna is a charming and peaceful settlement that sits perfectly within the natural tourism flow of the Tasman Peninsula. It offers visitors a sense of retreat and authenticity while remaining exceptionally well connected to the region’s most visited attractions. From the property, guests can walk to local highlights including The Chocolate Foundry, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and the historic Rosedale Homestead, all of which add depth and variety to the visitor experience without the need to travel far.


Beyond Taranna, the landscape opens into the vast wilderness of Turrakana / the Tasman Peninsula and the Tasman National Park, a region renowned for its soaring sea cliffs, monumental rock formations, sheltered bays and some of Australia’s most dramatic and photogenic coastal scenery.


This is a destination defined by raw beauty, fresh air and a strong connection to nature. The location is strategically positioned for both short stays and extended exploration. Hobart is approximately 87 kilometres away, providing easy access for interstate and international visitors. Dunalley is around 30 kilometres away for services and local amenities, while Port Arthur is just 10 kilometres from the property, placing one of Tasmania’s most significant tourist drawcards within minutes. The entrance to the Tasman National Park is also only minutes away, allowing guests to move seamlessly from accommodation to world-class walks and coastal experiences.


This central positioning places guests at the heart of Tasmania’s most iconic attractions. The Port Arthur Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage location, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and remains one of the state’s most powerful cultural landmarks. Nearby, Port Arthur Ghost Tours add a distinctive evening experience, while the Tasman National Park showcases the region’s wild coastal character through sites such as Remarkable Cave, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen. The Tessellated Pavement at Eaglehawk Neck offers a rare natural phenomenon, while Pirates Bay Beach provides a sheltered and picturesque swimming and recreation spot.


The Eaglehawk Neck Lookout and historic Dog Line add further layers of history and scenery, and coastal wilderness cruises from Port Arthur allow visitors to experience towering cliffs, deep sea caves, seals and seabirds from the water. The Tasman Peninsula is also increasingly recognised for its premium food and drink offerings. Several acclaimed distilleries are located within easy reach, including McHenry Distillery, known for its whisky, gin and vodka, Impression Bay Distillery with its striking coastal setting, Dunalley Bay Distillery producing gin and craft spirits, and the boutique Hellfire Bluff Distillery at nearby Boomer Bay. Port Arthur Lavender adds another dimension, offering lavender products, essential oils and a popular café experience set among rolling purple fields.



Visitor Estimates


  • Tasman Peninsula region overall: the area welcomes nearly half a million visitors annually (to beaches, walks, parks and local attractions combined).

  • Port Arthur Historic Site: one of Tasmania’s most-visited sites, drawing around 280,000–333,000 visitors per year in recent years.

  • Three Capes Track: a major drawcard on the peninsula, with about 100,000 walkers passing through since opening, and ~11,000 walkers per year reported


The sale is intended to be GST-free as a going concern, subject to the requirements of the relevant legislation. Purchasers are advised to seek their own legal and taxation advice.


This is a rare opportunity to secure a tightly held waterfront tourism estate offering lifestyle, income and long-term growth in one exceptional holding.



Contact Simone to arrange your private inspection or for further information -



I acknowledge that we are living and working on the land of the Palawa people. Nipaluna (Hobart), means 'place of the woman.' This name recognises and respects the rich cultural and historical significance of the area to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. I pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, honouring their enduring connection to this land, its waters, and its rich cultural heritage.

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