Local Attractions

Swansea Backpackers

Centrally Located on Tasmania's East Coast

Freycinet & Wine Glass Bay

Just 55 minutes drive from Swansea is Tasmania's Famous Freycinet National Park & Wine Glass Bay.

Coles Bay

Just 55 minutes drive from Swansea Coles Bay is the gateway to Freycinet National Park

Maria Island

A National Park covering 11,000 hectares. The island still has the remains of convict buildings in the historic settlement of Darlington dating back to 1842

Kate's Berry Farm

One of Tasmania's little treasures, this berry farm, with breathtaking panoramic views of Great Oyster Bay

Lake Leak

is a popular trout fishing and picnic spot, barbecues available near the lake.

Spiky Bridge

7km south of Swansea is an old convict bridge built in 1843, now on the right of the highway.

Dolphin Sands

Just 20 Minutes from Swansea are kilometres of white sandy beaches

Mayfield Beach

14km south of Swansea is the Three Arch Bridge. This is a safe swimming beach and popular fishing area.

Bicheno

Just 35 minutes north from Swansea see the Sea Life Centre and native wildlife at East Coast Nature World.

Campbell Town

An interesting historic town connects you with the Midlands Highway. Right to Launceston Left to Ross and Oatlands.

Ross

Historic bridge and buildings, ruins of women's prison, Ross Bakery and craft shops

Little Swanport

Just 28 km from Swansea is Gumleaves Fun Park, Bush setting including adventure playground, deer park, lakes and canoes etc.

Triabunna

Just 50 km from Swansea is the Port for scallop and crayfish boats, woodchip mill and town walk of 17 historical buildings.

Oatlands

The historic and beautiful township of Oatlands is located 79 km north of Hobart and 115 km south of Launceston on the Midlands Highway