Tasmania Regions - North East

This is a region of variety and contrast - croplands, wild natural habitats, tumbling waterfalls, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, dairy pastures, mining areas and hop fields. It's a place for summer walks and swims or winter walks and skiing.

Things To Do

• In winter, ski on Ben Lomond, in summer take in the mountain's alpine heathlands.
• Visit the southern hemisphere's largest oil producing lavender farm at Bridestowe Estate, Nabowla.
• Pull into Sideling Lookout above Scottsdale for sweeping farmland and Bass Strait views.
• Near Ringarooma, see Ralph Falls, Tasmania's highest single drop waterfall.
• Catch a wave or a fish at Bridport, the North East's seaside holiday town.
• See the historic Chinese Cemetery and Australia's oldest privately owned power station at Moorina.
• Pan for tin at Derby Tin Mine Centre.
• Visit Blue Lake, a tranquil azure lake in the old Endurance Tin Mine off the Herrick-Gladstone Road.
• Explore Mt William National Park for history, wildlife, plant life and long, empty beaches.
• Drive (slowly) around Mt William's Forester Drive to see Tasmania's large native kangaroos in their natural habitat.
• Take the short walk from near Pyengana to St Columba Falls.
• Explore the spectacular sand dunes at St Helens or charter a yacht or fishing boat. The St Helen's History Room is also worth a visit.
• North from St Helen's, visit the Bay of Fires and The Gardens Coastal Reserves (near Binalong Bay).