Bridport

What’s special about Bridport?

• Surrounded by bushland reserves, white sand and vineyards.
• Excellent river and sea fishing.

Relax into the holiday atmosphere of Bridport during the summer months, when the local population of 1,350 almost triples with holidaymakers. Enjoy white sandy beaches and outdoor dining. Sample some of the local specialties including scallops, lobster and trout from Australia’s first freshwater rainbow trout farm.

Head to the Granite Point Coastal Reserve or the Bridport Wildflower Reserve during Spring where you will find a beautiful array of wildflowers and prolific birdlife. Other nearby reserves have spectacular coastal views, waterfalls, white sand dunes and native wildlife.

You can tee off at the classic links course of Barnbougle Dunes, water-ski at Weymouth, or fly in (literally) to the Flying Teapot Garden Café and Gallery, which has its own airstrip. Lavender-perfumed air emanates from the paddocks of Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm - one of the world's largest lavender oil producers.

Hit the beach in January, when Bridport's average maximum is 23 degrees Celsius (73.5 degrees Fahrenheit). Wine and dine by a log fire in June’s average of 12.5 degrees Celsius (54.5 degrees Fahrenheit.)

More things to do:

Bowood: the oldest building in the district.
Waterhouse: nearby village.

The story of Bridport:

The coastline was navigated by Bass and Flinders in 1798, but Bridport was not settled until 1830, by Thomas Lewis. Chinese tin miners were among the pioneers. The town was also was a port for the timber industry and enjoyed periods of prosperity in the late 1860s, when gold was discovered in a nearby village.

Travel directions:

Bridport is one hours’ drive (85 kilometres/53 miles) north-east of Launceston on the B81 and B84.