Scottsdale

What’s special about Scottsdale?

• The Forest EcoCentre.
• Nearby Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm.

Visit the Forest EcoCentre, a unique architectural experiment in energy-saving design showcasing Tasmania’s finest timbers, forest ecology and history of the area. Enjoy a picnic in North East Park then challenge yourself to a half-day return walk to the summit of Mount Stronach for panoramic views of the forests and farms. You will see crops growing in surrounding fields and contented dairy cows grazing.

Just west of Scottsdale, Nabowla is famous worldwide for its lavender. Visit the Bridestowe Estate Lavendar Farm which produces the finest quality lavender flowers and lavender oil. The rolling lavender fields are a spectacular sight during flowering in December and January.

At the end of a day of touring, you can enjoy a relaxing dinner at Anabel’s of Scottsdale, a National Trust building which has been converted into a restaurant and accommodation. It is well known for its delightful gardens.

More things to do:

St Barnabas Church
Doll and Bear Cottage
The Old Post Office
Beulah

The story of Scottsdale:

In 1833, the first Europeans, Janet and Andrew Anderson arrived and settled near Bridport. James Scott first surveyed Scottsdale in 1855, deeming the soil and mild climate ideal for farming. It was settled mainly by Scottish and English settlers and in 1893 the town was officially named Scottsdale, after James Scott. The town has since become a major agricultural centre.

Travel directions:

Scottsdale is just under an hours’ drive (63 kilometres/39 miles) from central Launceston.