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Chappells Restaurant Flinders Island

Thursday, November 8th, 2012

XMAS FUNCTION OPTIONS

FINGER FOOD MENU- COCKTAIL PARTY

“Canapes on the Deck” Choice of 9 hot and cold items from Finger Food Menu and glass of Champagne – $29 per head

The Buffet to die for -

Hot and Cold buffet including oysers, prawns, mussels and scallops, roasted aged beef, lamb and free range chicken – $39 per head

A la Carte- Your Choice.

Two Courses from our main menu – $41

Three Courses from our main menu – $54

Special Wine discount to lacals for all Xmas functions.

So if you like fine dining, with linen napkins and tablecloths, fine glassware and crockery and table service give us a try.

XMAS LUNCH AT VISTAS

Glass of Champagne and canapes to start. Deluxe Xmas Bonbon, Xmas gift for all grandmas $65 per person.

Oyster Amuse

Lost and Found on Flinders Island

Friday, October 12th, 2012

The newest store to open on Flinders Island is ‘Lost and Found’. A small store full of amazing gift ideas. The stores big opening is tonight and we all look forward to seeing it open and to have a look at what they have to offer.

So visit www.lostandfoundonflindersisland.com.au for all things Lost and Found!

Flinders Island Bakery

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Freshly made breadAs you enter Whitemark on Lagoon road, you will find Flinders Island bakery situated on the left hand side of the street. As you walk into the bakery, the smell of the freshly cooked bread fills the air.  The display is filled with cakes made fresh every day, and the pie warmer is filled with award winning pastries such as; Plain Beef $3.80, Mushroom $4.00, Onion $4.00, Lamb/Curry $4.40, Chicken/Corn $4.40, Wallaby Pie $4.70. The friendly staff will greet you as you enter.  Eat in or take away, the bakery is open from 8am till 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8am until 12pm.

Music in the Vines Flinders Island

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Music in the Vines for 2012 was a big success! Numbers seemed to look like they were down on last year, but that didnt stop everyone from having a fantastic day.

I have heard a lot of great things about the food and beverages on the day and what i tasted was very nice so to all who cooked and kept us all happy, you all deserve a big pat on the back.

The musician that kept everyone entertained all day did a beautiful job and i hope to see you all next year.

A big thanks needs to be said to Bev and Roger Watson owner, operator of the Unavale Yineyard. You guys have put on another relaxing day for us all to enjoy and i am sure the people of Flinders island and visitors really do appreciate it every year, so Thank you!

Now lets all start preparing for next year and i hope to see you all there!!

Music in the Vines Flinders Island

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder Music in the Vines is on this Saturday 14th January 2012 at 2pm onwards.

Come along and listen to some great music, eat locally made food and drink some fantastic wine and beer from stalls available on the day.

The owners of the vineyard have asked for no glass to be in the vineyard on the day, so if you are planing on bringing any drinks with you then please stick to plastic bottles and cups, so bring a chair and/or a rug and sit back and enjoy the day.

We look forward to seeing you all there on the day.

Famous Tasmanians Flinders Island

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

Famous Tasmanians website has just released webisode 3 about Partridge Farm on Flinders Island.

We have all at some point of time wished we could do it and some of us have actually done it. Call it self sufficiency or call it living off the land, Rob and Lorraine Holloway are doing it.
Welcome to Partridge Farm, a permacultural paradise on Flinders Island….

Click on the link below to view the webisode.

Webisode 3 – Partridge Farm Flinders Island 

New Abattoir, Flinders Island

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Flinders Island abattoir has recently reopened for business with the owner David Madden and his workers selling fresh Flinders Island meat right out of the front door. The abattoir closed down for a year or so before David Madden brought the place this year. He cleaned it up and began distributing meat as soon as he could. Flinders Islanders are delighted that we can now buy meat that has been raised and slaughtered right here, making meat purchase a lot cheaper on the Island.

David Madden has also purchased the butcher shop so now Flinders Islanders can easily get their hands on fresh, succulent, mouth watering meats. The new butcher shop sells all kind of meat, some marinated in tastebud exploding sauces or roasts rolled in fresh tasty seasonings which make your mouth feel like its have a flavour party. What ever meat you’re looking for you will find it at Flinders Island Meat, Whitemark, Flinders Island.

Click on the link below and see all the range and prices of the meat.

Flinders Island Meats Prices

Interstate Hotel

Friday, December 10th, 2010

 

Built in 1911 the Interstate Hotel is one of the many historic buildings in Whitemark, the heritage-style Interstate, as the locals know it, has been in the care of the Aitken family for more than 50 years. The public bar looks like your average public bar is open 7 days a week and is a great location to call in, meet the locals especially on a Friday night and enjoy the Island hospitality.

Interstate Hotel Flinders Island public bar
 Interstate Hotel Flinders Island - public bar

Just three kilometres from Whitemark airport, close to the wharf, shops, galleries, golf course and a variety of recreational facilities, the Interstate Hotel is the perfect setting for your Flinders Island holiday. From the verandah you will have magnificent views of the Strzelecki Ranges and Whitemark township.

View from Interstate Hotel Verandah to Mt Strzelecki Flinders Island

View from Interstate Hotel Verandah to Mt Strzelecki Flinders Island

The entry and restaurant area underwent a major renovation about 15 years ago to bring it back to the days of old with lots of lead-light and it is holding up well. Bistro Dinner Monday to Saturday in the totally refurbished lounge, with a restaurant menu designed for all appetites specialising in fresh, local seafood, with local lamb and Wallaby coming soon. Come along and try the famous pub roast on Saturday nights. The rooms upstairs have high ceilings and labyrinthine corridors, typical of a historic building. Relax in the upstairs guest room, complete with tea & coffee making facilities, large book shelf and family photos from days gone day or enjoy a hearty counter meal in the bar, complete with TAB and Sky Channel.

Flinders Island Interstate Hotel offers you comfortable, budget accommodation for singles and couples with a choice of rooms with or without facilities. There are 5 standard rooms, 8 ensuite rooms and a 5 bedroom ground floor self contained apartment complete with kitchenette, TV, video lounge, two shower/toilets, and five bedrooms – a queen, a double and three singles – perfect for the family or a small group. The self conatined house also features disabled access, including disabled toilet and shower one of the very few properties to provide this on Flinders Island. The standard rooms recently renovated come complete with flat screen television, a basin and shared facilities down the hall with a cooked breakfast for $50, great value. Ensuite rooms have a shower, toilet facilities a double bed and single bed.
Group bookings are welcome.

Self contained Apartment single room at Interstate Hotel

The self contained apartment single room

Fast FACTS

Breakfast available 7 days

Counter tea and dinner available Monday to Saturday

Counter lunch available Monday to Friday

Rooms include a fully cooked breakfast

Prices per night

Standard Room 1 person $50

Standard Room 2 persons $90

Ensuite Room 1 person $ 70

Ensuite Room 2 persons $ 110

Self Contained Apartment 2 persons $120

$15 per extra person

Stay 7 nights get one night free

Contact Details

Main street, Whitemark

Flinders Island TAS 7255

Ph: 03 6359 2114

Fax: 03 6259 2250

Email: interstatehotel@trump.net.au   

Flinders Island Blogs

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Culture and fine dining, Flinders Island style

What do you mean you didn’t know the ferry brought pro-biotic yogurt? I’ll have you we also have agric. here!

Oddly, per capita, the island is probably more ‘cultured’ than Melbourne or Sydney, even if it lacks the gracious finesse of Pretoria (South Africa’s world renowned ’snor’* city – and what could be more cultured than that?) and the sheer Zing Za-Za Boom of the metropolis of Kwambonambi. I suppose the island lifestyle requirements make for a rather… shall we say ‘eccentric’ mix, with the literary hub of Bowman’s store, and the little art gallery across the road, and a very lively Sing Australia group, and at least three pick-up bands. The festival in the vines and various functions at the Sports Club and the tavern at Lady Barron are great places for enthusiasm (except for the gothy-emo ones who have a wonderful mix of enthusiasm and carefully cultivated ennui) and wondrous Australian-American accents. You haven’t lived until you’ve the Flinders Island verson of Credence Clearwater Revival, or Dire Straits. Last night we had piano duets and the Sing Australia crew doing a charity event for anti-cancer. I am now so cultured that I know that ‘Bait hoven’ isn’t tossing rotten pilchards overboard. At this rate I shall soon be ready to wear a cummerbund and grace elegant soirées! They let the audience sing at one stage, but after hearing Greg and I they realised what an evil they had let loose, and went back to playing the piano. I liked the Mikado bit though (which I know rather well on account of Rats, Bats and Vats).

And today we went to Birthdays(of several friends) lunch at Vistas – a little restaurant above Trousers Point. They do try to do local food, and their vegetables and salad come from the property. I had grilled lamb cutlets (exotic food for us) with a tomato relish. B had a scallop and prawn vol-au-vent with a wine and cream sauce. I’d have said some tarragon to the scallop sauce would have added a dimension, but it was still, for a little two person restaurant, in the middle of nowhere, a very credible effort. Producing 10 different meals, pretty fast, almost all together, is no mean feat. I know, and I had more staff! A lovely meal with entertaining company — less intimidating than taking my publisher out to a restaurant in Melbourne was.

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