Salt air, stillness, and starry skies: What brings you to Numie?

A few days ago, after an afternoon of gardening around Numie, I took a walk down to Richardson’s Beach. The ground was scattered with dry wood and peeling bark from the native gum trees, which naturally shed their bark in long, curling strips or patchy flakes. It’s a renewal process—throughout summer, as the trees grow, their outer layers loosen and peel away, revealing fresh, smooth bark beneath. The shedding its nature’s way of making room for new growth, clearing the old to welcome the changing seasons.

Drawn by the call of the sea, I made my way to the water’s edge. The lingering warmth of summer was beginning to fade, and the breeze carried the first hints of autumn—a gentle reminder that the seasons were shifting once again.

Sunsets full of colour and taste.

I dipped my toes into the crystal clear water, letting my gaze drift to the mountains on the horizon. One of the greatest joys of living here, or visiting for as long as this place calls you, is the deep, unshaken peace that holds everything together. Under my well-traveled eye and heart, Tasmania remains one of the most breathtakingly raw and ever-changing landscapes, all within such a short distance.

Sometimes, I wish I could show everyone what it truly feels like to be here—the calm rhythm of the ocean, the stories woven into every corner, the fiery orange sunsets over endless white sand beaches, the salt in the air, the space for both silence and birdsong. The wildlife, the people, the way life slows down. That’s what Numie is to me—a wild, cozy refuge for the intrepid traveler. A place to explore and unwind in equal measure. A place where you can sit by the firepit with a warm cup of tea, listening to the stillness of Pelican Bay as the night sky swallows the last light, revealing nothing but one of the darkest skies like a sea of stars.

But my hope isn’t just to bring more visitors, but it’s to elevate the experience of those who do come.

Countless adventures await, all guided by locals who know Tassie best.

For each guest who steps through Numie’s doors, there is adventure. There are new flavors to savor, peaceful coastlines to wander, wild and windy afternoons, quiet moments around the fire. And I find myself wondering—what is it that draws people here? Is it the minimalist beauty of the Japandi-style home, where an indoor fire crackles as they play Connect Four? Is it the allure of glamping, the thrill of trying something new? Maybe it’s the simple joy of soaking in an open-air hot tub while the crisp evening settles in. Or the wonder of witnessing Pelican Bay’s thousands of black swans as they gather each year to molt and raise their young. Perhaps it’s the deep relaxation of an in-house massage, or the way this place hums with both tranquility and quiet energy, waiting to be felt.

Lost in thought, I realise my toes have gone numb—the water’s colder now, and the sun is beginning to dip. That’s my cue. Time to drive home to Numie.

I will boil a cup of tea and wander to the lagoon, hoping to catch the last light dancing on the water. As the evening settles in, I wonder—what would bring you here? Would it be the call of the sea, the stillness of Pelican Bay, or the simple pleasure of unwinding by the fire? Whatever it is, Numie is here, waiting for you.

Tasmania darkest sky is a place to gather and share stories.