Heemskirk Motor Hotel

13/06/2026

From the track to the finish line.

Huge congratulations to 16‑year‑old Archie Jones on completing his first Tatts Finke Desert Race — one of the toughest off‑road events in the world.

With hundreds of riders on the start line, finishing is a huge achievement — and an outstanding effort at just 16.

At Heemskirk Motor Hotel, we’re proud to support riders and the off‑road community, that’s such a big part of what we see here on the West Coast.

Well done, Archie.

24/05/2026

We’re proud to support Archie Jones as he takes on an incredible challenge — competing in the 50th anniversary of the Tatts Finke Desert Race in 2026.

At just 16 years old, Archie is chasing a huge goal: to complete both days of this iconic desert race and finish within 7 hours total. For a young rider taking on his first Finke, that’s no small feat.

The Tatts Finke Desert Race is one of Australia’s most iconic and demanding off-road events, run over two days between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke) and 2026 marks its milestone 50th year.

The race is scheduled for Friday 5 June to Monday 8 June 2026.

Here on Tasmania’s West Coast, trail bike riding and ATV adventures are a big part of life for many of our guests and locals, so supporting passionate young riders like Archie feels like a natural fit for us at the Heemskirk Motor Hotel.

We’ll be cheering Archie on every step of the way and wish him all the best as he prepares for this unforgettable adventure.

Good luck, Archie — the whole Heemskirk team is behind you!

20/05/2026

A fresh new look for the Heemskirk Motor Hotel.

We made the most of the beautiful April weather to refresh the exterior of the Heemskirk Motor Hotel.

Big thanks to GBE Maintenance Services for hiring us the boom lift.

And to our legend Doug, who put in four solid days to bring it all together.

Whether you’re a local, working, off‑roading or exploring the West Coast, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to a freshly updated hotel in the heart of Zeehan.

10/05/2026

🔥 WE’RE HIRING – BREAKFAST COOK 🍳

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Breakfast Cook to join our team!

⏰ 4:30am starts required
📍 Approx. 20 hours per week

📈 Potential for more hours for the right person
What we’re looking for:

✔️ Early morning availability
✔️ Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
✔️ Reliable & hardworking attitude
✔️ Experience preferred but not essential

Duties include:

🍽 Preparing and cooking breakfast service
🧼 Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
👨‍🍳 Working alongside our team to deliver great meals
If this sounds like you, send us a message or drop your resume in today!

23/04/2026