About Us

Specialty Timbers Milled: Local saw-millers, Kauri Timber, now known as Gunns Timbers, produced the Tasmanian Oak, Black Wood, Blackheart Sassafras & Myrtle.

Specialty Timber Products: Britton Brothers and Greys Timbers produced the specialty timber veneers and the stunning wall panels and dados that are featured throughout the property using Tasmanian Black Wood, Blackheart Sassafras and Myrtle.

Stone Features: The magnificent stone fireplaces throughout the complex, together with the exterior stone features, add to the rustic charm of the buildings. The stone was collected from Montagu, a small township north of Smithton.

Construction Commenced: The construction of the Tall Timbers commenced in April 1989 with the completion of the main complex and 12 motel style units in a record time of 13 weeks and 4 days. The main hotel complex was constructed and finished externally and internally with 95 percent local Tasmanian timbers grown and harvested from the Circular Head Area.

First Stages Completed: The Tall Timbers Hotel complex, has been described by many locals as a monument to the local timber industry of Circular Head. Both the first and second stages of the complex were erected by a local builder with a work force of approximately 30 builders and contractors.

Accommodation Expanded:
Increase of units from 12 to 32.

Tall Timbers Wins National Award:
Australian Pacific Tours – Award for Service Excellence.

New Facilities Added:
A new double tennis court and barbecue area are added to the facilities.

Staff Increase:
Staff increased from 30 to 35.

Staff increases:
Staff increased from 35 to 38.

National Award for Excellence:
AHA National Award for Excellence – Winner: Best Hotel/Motel Accommodation

Expansion: Expanded Kauri Bistro Room from 95 seats to 150 seats, and also added the Gunns Lounge Bar area adjacent to the bistro. Staff increased from 38 to 42.
AHA Winner: Best Redeveloped Hotel & Best Hotel Accommodation

Tall Timbers Wins Muli AHA Awards:
AHA Winner: Best Workplace Health & Safety Initiatives. AHA Winner: Outstanding Community Service & Achievement. AHA Winner: Best Bistro

Continued National Sucess
Winner: Best Mid Range Accommodation
AHA Winner: Best Bistro
AHA National finalist: Outstanding Community Service & Achievement

Adventure Tours begin:
2002 - 2003 The 14 seat OKA 4WD was purchased. Adventure Tours began in the 2003 season. AHA Winner: Best Mid Range Accommodation. AHA Winner: Best County Hotel. AHA Winner: Best Bistro

Lakeside Apartments added: 3 Lakeside Spa One-Bedroom self-contained apartments and 5 Lakeside Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom self-contained apartments to the accommodation mix. AHA Finalist: Best Bistro & Best Mid Range Accommodation.

New Leisure Centre Added: to the complex including a 15 metre indoor heated pool, gym & leisure centre. AHA Highly Commended: Best Country Hotel. AHA Winner: Best Redeveloped Hotel, Best Mid Range Accommodation. Tidy Town’s Best Tourism Award: Major Expansion & Diversification of Facilities.

Helicopter Tours:
Helicopter tours were added to the Tall Timber Adventure Tour offering.
AHA Winner: Best Country Hotel

AHA Awards:
AHA Winner: Best Mid Range Accommodation
AHA Winner: Best Marketed Hotel
AHA Winner: Best Kids Dining Menu

Tall Timbers Awarded:
AHA Winner: Best Mid Range Accommodation
AHA Winner: Best Kids Dining Menu
Recognition of Achievement Award by Circular Head Community

Outstanding Contribution by and Individual: Awarded to GM John Dabner by Tourism Tasmania
AHA Winner: Best Mid Range Accommodation

New 3 Star & Backpacker Property: The Edge at Smithton has been completely refurbished in a contemporary decor. Ensuring the Edge is the finest three star facility available representing fantastic value for money.