OUR STORY.

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hello, we are lester and collette!

The Pondering Frog Cafe, Ice Creamery and RV StopOver has been operating for a decade. Our mission is to supply high quality service, information and products to the travelling public on the East Coast of Tasmania.

On a visit to Tasmania in December 2013, we stumbled across a very special property.  It was in an excellent location and we knew that with the right management it could become a great stopover for people travelling the Tasman Highway on the East Coast of Tasmania.

Since opening the gate in July 2014 we have developed what was a tin shed in a paddock selling ice cream and smoothies, to a vibrant place to stop and relax. We have progressively worked to achieve what we are today.  Each year we have added more and more to the business and have established our name as a must stop destination for travellers who are seeking help with their itineraries, looking for great food and fabulous ice cream.

Open 365 days a year, The Pondering Frog has something for everyone. 

Prior to coming to Tasmania, Lester owned and operated a large tourist facility in Young NSW.  JD’s Jam Factory was well known throughout Australia.  Lester built the business up from a shed on the side of the road to a 140 seat restaurant, retail outlet and manufacturing facility supplying products to Coles and Woolworths nationwide under his own label.  He also had a large cherry orchard and supplied SPC with canned black sweet cherries for the catering industry.

Collette is the frog lady.  She has been collecting frogs for many years. Her pride and joy is The Pondering Frog. This frog was the inspiration for the name of the property.

One day a customer came and asked ”What is that frog thinking about?”  Collette replied “He is pondering what we will call the place”.  Hence the name was born!

Lester and Collette are very hospitable people and will make you feel welcome when you come to visit.