Vacation rentals in Orford

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Orford

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Home in Orford
Shelly by the Beach
Freshly renovated 3 bedroom home beside West Shelly beach. Master queen bedroom with ensuite and storage, second spacious bedroom has a queen bed, third bedroom offers a double bed. Large fully fenced level yard, with ample parking on site. Large open plan kitchen, living and dining area opens onto outdoor deck where you can enjoy the sunset, with the sounds of waves crashing on the beach, just minutes walk away. Great location to base your East Coast adventure, ideal for couples or families.
18 – 25 July
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
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Cottage in Orford
High Place Cottage
High Place Cottage is a well maintained cosy, 2 storey stone and timber cottage with 2 double bedrooms plus a 3rd room of 2 single beds set on 55 acres of eucalyptus forest with commanding views to Maria Island. An adult retreat in peace and serenity with a warm & cosy ambience located in Orford, the Gateway to the East Coast with plenty of cafes and beach side facilities. Triabunna is a short drive to its arts, culture, shops, cafes, famous fish & chip van, local pub and Maria Island ferry.
5 – 12 May
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
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Home in Orford
Prosser River Retreat
Located on the water front of Prosser River you will find this breath taking retreat. Sit back and relax in this self contained home with modern amenities. Enjoy your days/evenings on the deck with a bbq over looking the river or by the water down at the fire pit. Only minutes walk to local beaches, cafes and restaurants and a short drive to many of the local attractions the east coast has to offer. This is the perfect place for a relaxing trip or an ideal base to explore the East Coast.
11 – 18 Aug
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Popular amenities for Orford holiday rentals

Stay near Orford's top sights

Orford Blue Waters Hotel12 locals recommend
Scorchers on Prosser11 locals recommend
Orford Festival IGA10 locals recommend
Gateway Cafe7 locals recommend
Elly's East Coast Kitchen3 locals recommend
Orford Golf Course6 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Orford

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Guesthouse in Kellevie
Wanderers Lull - cabin hide away
2 – 9 Oct
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews
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Home in Little Swanport
The Shepherd's Cottage with private beach
15 – 22 July
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 451 reviews
Superhost
Home in Orford
Modern beach house with Swim Spa and Fire Pit
31 May – 7 June
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
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Home in Crabtree
Little Crabtree
11 – 18 Aug
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews
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Cabin in Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Tasmania, self-contained eco cabin
1 – 8 Sept
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
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Cottage in Swansea
The Burrows - coastal luxury with incredible views
23 – 30 Aug
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviews
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Guesthouse in Dulcot
Tasmanian bush cottage retreat
8 – 15 May
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 540 reviews
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Cabin in Eaglehawk Neck
The Stand Alone
16 – 23 Oct
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 384 reviews
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Bungalow in Orford
Orford Beach Bungalow
8 – 15 Dec
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviews
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Guesthouse in Orford
ARCH HAVEN Short drive to Maria Island Terminal
24 – 31 July
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Orford
Relaxed luxury with Incredible Views
30 Apr – 7 May
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews
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Home in Spring Beach
Stapleton Beach House at Spring Beach
15 – 22 Oct
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Orford

Total rentals

70 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

20 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

60 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

5.7K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$91 AUD before taxes and fees

Your guide to Orford

Welcome to Orford

It’s all about the great outdoors in this laid-back seaside town, the starting point for Tasmania’s memory-spinning Great Eastern Drive road trip. Dividing Orford in two, the Prosser River runs into a sheltered bay, where fishing, boating, swimming, and diving are all favourite pastimes. Beyond Prosser Bay glimmers the car-free wildlife haven of Maria Island, a short ferry hop across the Mercury Passage.

North of the river, the white sands of Raspins Beach stretch for 9 kilometres, while a clifftop walk to the south links the pristine Shelly and Spring beaches, where you can swim, surf, and explore rockpools. Coastal, river, and forest walks abound. For a bird’s-eye view of Orford and the surrounding area, head up to the Three Thumbs lookout and picnic spot in the Wielangta Forest, from where you can hike to the hills’ three peaks. Orford’s mild weather creates perfect growing conditions for local makers of cheese, whisky, and delicate, cool-climate wines.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Orford

Warm, sunny summers and mild winters make Orford a year-round destination. Sheltered from the prevailing westerlies, the town is blessed with far less rainfall than the west coast, though expect sudden changes in the weather, particularly if you’re bushwalking. Off-season, you’ll find deserted beaches and empty roads. In summer, which can bring heatwaves, locals move into their shacks and the town’s small population triples; Easter can get busy, too. Around new year, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race culminates in the Taste of Tasmania, the capital’s week-long celebration of local food, arts, and entertainment. Spring, which can be breezy, brings wildflowers, while autumn turns vineyards from lush green to golden yellow. Winter, with its occasional frosts, is festival season and the best time for whale spotting.


Top things to do in Orford

Raspins Beach Conservation Area

Raspins Beach Conservation Area is home to pied oystercatchers, red-clapped and hooded plovers, and flocks of red-necked stints in summer. Thanks to the breeding pairs of vulnerable fairy terns that nest above the high-tide mark and can dive from heights of up to five metres, a sandspit in the middle of the conservation area has been designated an IBA (Important Bird Area).

Paradise Probation Station

North of the Prosser River bridge, an easy, flat bushland walk takes you along the river to the ruins of the Paradise Probation Station. Hand-hewn brick and stonework along the road, which once ran all the way to Hobart, is one of Orford’s glimpses into its history.

Diving

Among the east coast’s wealth of temperate dive sites, the Troy D is one of the most alluring. In the Mercury Passage’s crystal-clear waters, this 55-metre former container ship was scuttled in 2007 to create an artificial reef. Divers can access every compartment, including the engine room, preserving the ghostly feel of swimming through a wreck, complete with resident cuttlefish. Reef sharks, moray eels, and barracudas appear among the seagrass beds and forests of string kelp.

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