Coastal Pods Wynyard in Tasmania – Stay in a Shipping Container

Australia > Tasmania > North West Tasmania

Why we like it

On-site bar and BBQ facilities – communal areas for evening entertainment

• Bicycle rental available – explore Wynyard’s 15km of walking and cycling paths

• Walking distance to cafes and local shops – the town center is 500 metres away
• Beach and river walks are accessible – Wynyard Beach is 200 meters from the accommodation
• Regional flights from Melbourne – Wynyard Airport offers direct 1-hour flights

Private outdoor spaces – each pod includes a balcony, terrace, and garden areas

• On-site bar and BBQ facilities – communal areas for evening entertainment

• Bicycle rental available – explore Wynyard’s 15km of walking and cycling paths

• Walking distance to cafes and local shops – the town center is 500 metres away
• Beach and river walks are accessible – Wynyard Beach is 200 meters from the accommodation
• Regional flights from Melbourne – Wynyard Airport offers direct 1-hour flights

Fully equipped kitchen, air con, WiFi – all essentials covered for self-sufficient stays

• Private outdoor spaces – each pod includes a balcony, terrace, and garden areas

• On-site bar and BBQ facilities – communal areas for evening entertainment

• Bicycle rental available – explore Wynyard’s 15km of walking and cycling paths

• Walking distance to cafes and local shops – the town center is 500 metres away
• Beach and river walks are accessible – Wynyard Beach is 200 meters from the accommodation
• Regional flights from Melbourne – Wynyard Airport offers direct 1-hour flights

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms – comfortable for families or groups up to four people

• Fully equipped kitchen, air con, WiFi – all essentials covered for self-sufficient stays

• Private outdoor spaces – each pod includes a balcony, terrace, and garden areas

• On-site bar and BBQ facilities – communal areas for evening entertainment

• Bicycle rental available – explore Wynyard’s 15km of walking and cycling paths

• Walking distance to cafes and local shops – the town center is 500 metres away
• Beach and river walks are accessible – Wynyard Beach is 200 meters from the accommodation
• Regional flights from Melbourne – Wynyard Airport offers direct 1-hour flights

You’ll wake up in a converted shipping container that’s been transformed into stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation with private balcony views across Wynyard’s coastal landscape. These aren’t humble shipping containers – they’re fully equipped with modern kitchens, air conditioning, free WiFi, and cool design touches that make them feel like boutique beach houses.

• Two converted shipping containers designed as beach houses – unique architecture with modern amenities

• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms – comfortable for families or groups up to four people

• Fully equipped kitchen, air con, WiFi – all essentials covered for self-sufficient stays

• Private outdoor spaces – each pod includes a balcony, terrace, and garden areas

• On-site bar and BBQ facilities – communal areas for evening entertainment

• Bicycle rental available – explore Wynyard’s 15km of walking and cycling paths

• Walking distance to cafes and local shops – the town center is 500 metres away
• Beach and river walks are accessible – Wynyard Beach is 200 meters from the accommodation
• Regional flights from Melbourne – Wynyard Airport offers direct 1-hour flights

Additional info

<p><strong>Each pod</strong> combines industrial shipping container architecture with warm interior design featuring comfortable lounge areas, entertainment libraries of books and DVDs, plus board games and puzzles for rainy day activities.</p> <p><strong>Natural light</strong> floods through large windows while the outdoor terraces extend your living space into private garden settings. You’ll find the atmosphere strikes a balance between modern convenience and cosy retreat vibes.</p> <p><strong>Both bathrooms</strong> feature modern fixtures with one including a bathtub for relaxing soaks after beach walks.</p> <p><strong>Air conditioning</strong> keeps you comfortable year-round while the lounge area includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and comfortable seating for four people.</p> <p><strong>Your private outdoor areas</strong> include a furnished balcony, ground-level terrace with outdoor dining table, and access to landscaped spaces.</p> <p><strong>The on-site bar</strong> operates Thursday through Sunday evenings, serving local Tasmanian wines, beers, and spirits in a sociable setting where you can meet other guests.</p> <p><strong>BBQ facilities</strong> include gas grills and outdoor dining areas with weather protection, plus picnic tables scattered throughout the landscaped grounds.</p>

Features:

Where?

Wynard Quarter

State

Tasmania

Who we recommend it for

Couples, Families, Groups

Bedrooms

<p>Your two-bedroom setup includes one queen bed and twin singles, accommodating families or friend groups comfortably with quality linen and pillows provided.</p>

Things to do nearby

<p><strong>The tour desk</strong> provides local maps, activity bookings, and insider tips for exploring northwest Tasmania’s attractions.</p> <p><strong>Bicycle rental</strong> is affordable per day hire, and includes helmets, with bikes suitable for Wynyard’s flat terrain and dedicated cycling paths along the Inglis River.</p> <p><strong>Wynyard Beach</strong> stretches 2km of safe swimming and walking, while the Inglis River walk follows 5km of riverside paths through town and into natural bushland areas.</p> <p><strong>The beachfront Makers Market</strong> operates first and third Sundays monthly from 9am-2pm, featuring 40+ stalls selling vintage items, local crafts, fresh produce, and food trucks.</p> <p><strong>Table Cape Lookout</strong> sits 15km south through scenic farmland, offering 360-degree views across Bass Strait.</p> <p><strong>Wynyard’s antique and second-hand shops</strong> line the main street, with Button Shed Antiques and The Treasure Chest offering unique finds in restored heritage buildings.</p> <p><strong>Boat Harbour Beach,</strong> rated among Australia’s most beautiful beaches, is 20km west with crystal-clear water and white sand perfect for swimming and photography.</p>

Food and drink

<p><strong>The kitchen</strong> comes stocked for self-catering with cookware, crockery, and appliances including microwave, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, and full-size fridge-freezer.</p> <p><strong>Wynyard’s town centre</strong> offers three cafes within walking distance, including Button & Cole for specialty coffee and Lakeshore Cafe for hearty breakfast options.</p> <p><strong>Local foodie shops</strong> stock Tasmanian produce including Ashgrove Cheese, local wines, and fresh seafood from fishing boats that dock at Wynyard Wharf.</p> <p><strong>The IGA supermarket</strong> is 400 metres away for grocery shopping, while the Wynyard Golf Club restaurant provides upscale dining 1km from the pods.</p>