Explore Bridport

The best of the northeast, on your doorstep.

Guests score this location 9.1. Beaches, world class golf, cool climate wine and lavender fields, all within an easy drive of the front gate.

Turquoise river mouth meeting the sea on the Bridport coastline

Five beaches in five minutes

Goftons at 2.7km, then Eastmans, Croquet Lawn, Mattingleys and Old Pier, each a few minutes from the house.

Old Pier Beach with weathered pier posts

Old Pier Beach

The postcard one. Historic pier posts, calm water and long walks, 3.3km from the house.

Clear water along the Bridport coastline

Beaches on every side

Goftons, Eastmans, Croquet Lawn and Mattingleys are all within 2.9km of the house.

The foreshore playground with its pirate ship, swings and sea views

The foreshore playground

Bridport's beloved waterfront park: the pirate ship, swings under shady trees and picnic spots by the sand. Plan for a long stop.

Where the locals eat

The Bunker Club

Colleen's top recommendation, and she has 20 years of local form.

In town
The local bakery

Locally owned and operated. Morning pastries handled.

3km
Fish and chips

At the top of the town, best eaten on the foreshore.

In town
Bridport Takeaway

The easy dinner option a few minutes away.

2.5km
Barnbougle restaurant

Dinner overlooking the dunes after a round, visitors welcome.

7km
Nadines Cafe at Pipers

The lunch stop on a wine region day out.

23km

Worth the drive

Barnbougle Dunes

Two of the world's great links courses, about 10 minutes away. The house sleeps a full golf trip of eight.

On the water

Fishing, canoeing and long foreshore walks, with boat parking back at the house.

Bridestowe Lavender

The famous purple fields, around 30 minutes away. Peak bloom runs mid December to late January.

Pipers Brook wine

Cool climate cellar doors about 20 minutes out. Pinot, sparkling and an easy day of it.

Everything else there is to do

Bridport rewards a bit of wandering. This is the long list the locals point visitors to — pick a few and work your way through.

On the water

  • Snorkel Mermaids Pool, then rock-hop across to Granite Point
  • Find Elephant Rock between Eastmans and Goftons beaches
  • Swim from Elephant Rock to Croquet Lawn, Old Pier or Mermaids Pool beach
  • Drift-snorkel the channel on an incoming tide — strong swimmers only, well clear of the boat ramp
  • Walk out to the 100 Sisters rocks at very low tide (check with the Surf Life Saving Club first)
  • Hunt for creatures in the rock pools — look, don’t touch

On foot & on wheels

  • Walk the foreshore track from the bridge, reading the history panels as you go
  • Take the Bridport walking track — Brid River, the mill dam and the watercourse
  • Ride out to Adams Beach and on to the Little Forrester River (bike hire available)
  • Cycle to Barnbougle or Lost Farm for coffee, breakfast or lunch
  • Try a trick at the skate park on a bike, scooter or skates

Fishing

  • Off the rocks at Adams Beach or the Croquet Lawn
  • The mouth of the channel at Trent Water
  • The Brid River or the Little Forrester River
  • Inland fishing brochures at the visitor centre

Golf, tennis & games

  • Barnbougle Dunes, Lost Farm or the Bridport Golf Club
  • Two public tennis courts — one in town, one at the Old Pier; gear hire at the visitor centre
  • Rollin’ tennis, frisbee golf and sandcastles for the kids

Seasonal & family

  • Nippers (5–12) and Surf Sports (13+) Sunday mornings in January and February at the Surf Life Saving Club
  • Ask the club about Swim the Pier over summer
  • Freshly split Tasmanian scallops, roughly June to December
  • Scenic flights with Unique Charters at Flinders Island Aviation

Slow it down

  • Sunset at Old Pier Beach, or sunrise from any beach in town
  • The health spa at Lost Farm, or a local therapist below

Adapted from the “Things To Do @Bridport” list put together by the Bridport Surf Life Saving Club and Bridport Innovations. Conditions change with tides and seasons — check with the club or the visitor centre before heading out.

Health & wellness in Bridport

Well served for a town this size, and most of it clustered at the Pilates Plus Studio on Therese Street.

Pilates Plus

Main St, near the bridge. Marie Gooch — 0407 961 143

Bridport Wellness Sauna

Infrared sauna, inside the Pilates Plus Studio. 0405 533 208 · bridportsauna.com.au

Bridport Massage Therapy

Anne Laine, 11 Therese St. 0405 533 208

Karl Thomas Physiotherapy

Sports physio, 11 Therese St. 0461 300 237 · karlthomasphysio.com.au

The Bridport Osteo

11 Therese St. 0483 873 104

Bridport Podiatry

0474 593 365

Independent local businesses — please book directly with them. Hours vary by season.

Finding us

29 Holmes Court, Bridport TAS 7262. Two acres at the edge of town, 3km from the shops and about 3 minutes from the foreshore.

  • Launceston Airport: 80km, about an hour
  • Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport: about 2 hours
  • Launceston city: about 1 hour 15 minutes

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