Just 20 minutes from Hobart and 15 from the airport, Prospect Country House is a 196-year-old convict-built villa steeped in colonial mystery. Built in 1830, the estate's sandstone walls—which once housed laborers in a hidden underground cellar—now host immersive theatrical dinners "The Sapphire Secret" where guests navigate a world of scandal and suspense. This unique experience combines the villa's storied past and resident ghost legends with a dramatic three-course menu at Buscombe's Restaurant, offering locals and travelers a sophisticated paddock-to-plate journey into the intrigue of the 1860s.
Dates & Hours
Mon 24th Aug
6pm - 8pm
Tue 25th Aug
6pm - 8pm
Wed 26th Aug
6pm - 8pm
Thu 27th Aug
6pm - 8pm
Fri 28th Aug
6pm - 8pm
More entry times are available, please check event website for details
Prices and booking
Adult
$125
Adult
$350
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