History walk, cafés & markets
The Bridport history walk meanders beachside into town — stop for coffee in the sun, with fortnightly markets on the village green in summer.
Explore Bridport
Things to do in Bridport, Tasmania
Bridport is a relaxed seaside town on Tasmania’s north-east coast — calm beaches, friendly cafés, world-class golf and easy coastal walks, all within reach of your apartment.
From your base at Old Pier Apartments you can swim before breakfast, play a round at Barnbougle, grab a coffee in town and watch the sun set over the water — all in the same day. Here are some of our favourite things to do nearby.
On the water
Eastmans Beach & the foreshore
Bridport’s sheltered beaches are made for easy days by the water. Eastmans Beach and the town foreshore offer calm, family-friendly swimming, soft sand for a long walk, and plenty of quiet spots to set up for the afternoon.
- Calm, sheltered swimming
- Long sandy walks and rock pools
- A 5-minute walk from the apartments
For golfers
Barnbougle Dunes & Lost Farm
Bridport is the gateway to some of the world’s most celebrated links golf. Barnbougle Dunes and Barnbougle Lost Farm are both an easy drive away — perfect for an early tee-off and a relaxed return to your apartment afterwards.
Old Pier Apartments makes a comfortable, well-priced base for golf trips, with free parking and room for the group to spread out.
Plan your golf stayMore to explore
Food, fishing & family days
Fishing & coastal walks
Cast a line from the shore or follow the coastal tracks and reserves around the town.
Family-friendly beach days
Calm water, grassy foreshore and playground space make for easy days with the kids.
Eating out
Where to eat in Bridport
You have a full kitchen if you feel like cooking in — but Bridport punches above its weight for a town this size, and everything is a short walk or a couple of minutes’ drive away.
The Bunker — Bar, Lounge & Bistro
Bridport’s RSL bistro, and the go-to for a proper meal out. Bar, lounge and dining room with an upstairs deck looking over the water — an easy, relaxed dinner after a day at the beach or on the course.
Bridport Cafe
The spot for coffee, breakfast and a casual lunch, right by the foreshore with outdoor tables in the sun. A natural stop at the end of the history walk into town.
The bakery & local shops
A short stroll from your door for morning pastries, bread and the basics — handy if you’d rather stock the kitchen and eat in.
Cellar door lunches
Fifteen minutes down the B7, Pipers Brook has a café where you can sit down to lunch with a glass of the local drop — see the wine trail below.
Opening hours change with the season — Colleen knows what’s open when, so just ask when you arrive.
Look after yourself
Health & wellness in Bridport
For a town this size Bridport is well served — most of it clustered at the Pilates Plus Studio on Therese Street, a couple of minutes from the apartments.
Pilates Plus
Main St, near the bridge. Marie Gooch — 0407 961 143
Bridport Wellness Sauna
Infrared sauna sessions, 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 physiotherapist, 11 Therese St. 0461 300 237 · karlthomasphysio.com.au
The Bridport Osteo
11 Therese St. 0483 873 104
Bridport Podiatry
Independent local businesses — please book directly with them. Hours vary by season.
Further afield
Day trips around North-East Tasmania
When you feel like exploring further, the North-East has plenty to offer within an easy drive.
The Pipers River wine trail
Some of Australia’s best cool-climate cellar doors are 15 minutes down the B7. Try Jansz for sparkling that rivals France, Pipers Brook (with a café for lunch), Dalrymple for Sauvignon Blanc and cherry-red Pinot Noir, Bay of Fires Vineyard for the award-winning Arras sparkling, and Delamere’s renovated cellar door. Most will ship your purchases home for you.
Mt William National Park & Bay of Fires
Drive out to Mt William National Park to see native Tasmanian wildlife and untouched beaches — including the famous Bay of Fires, once voted #1 on Lonely Planet’s “Blue List”.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
One of the region’s best-known attractions — beautiful in flowering season and a local favourite.
Launceston
Tasmania’s northern city — gorge, galleries, markets and dining — is around an hour’s drive away.
Distances and travel times are approximate — we’re always happy to share local tips and directions when you arrive.
The local list
Everything else there is to do
Bridport rewards a bit of wandering. Here’s the long list the locals point visitors to — pick a few and work your way through them.
On the water
- Snorkel Mermaids Pool, then rock-hop across to Granite Point
- Find Elephant Rock between Eastmans and Goftons beaches
- Swim the stretch from Elephant Rock to Croquet Lawn, Old Pier or Mermaids Pool beach
- Drift-snorkel the channel on an incoming tide — strong swimmers only, and 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 sea creatures in the rock pools — look, don’t touch
On foot & on wheels
- Walk the foreshore track from the bridge, reading the Bridport history panels as you go
- Take the Bridport walking track — Brid River, the mill dam and the watercourse
- Ride the foreshore track 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
- Cast off the rocks at Adams Beach or the Croquet Lawn
- Fish the mouth of the channel at Trent Water
- Try the Brid River or the Little Forrester River
- Pick up an inland fishing brochure from the visitor centre
Golf, tennis & games
- Play Barnbougle Dunes, Lost Farm or the Bridport Golf Club
- Two public tennis courts — one in town, one at the Old Pier; hire gear at the visitor centre
- Rollin’ tennis, frisbee golf and sandcastle building for the kids
Seasonal & family
- Nippers (5–12) and Surf Sports (13+) run Sunday mornings in January and February at the Surf Life Saving Club
- Ask the club about Swim the Pier over summer
- Feast on freshly split Tasmanian scallops, roughly June to December
- Scenic flights by plane or helicopter with Unique Charters at Flinders Island Aviation
Slow it down
- Watch the sun set at Old Pier Beach, or catch sunrise from any beach in town
- Book the health spa at Lost Farm, or see one of the local therapists below
Adapted from the “Things To Do @Bridport” list put together by the Bridport Surf Life Saving Club and Bridport Innovations. Conditions change with the tides and the seasons — check with the Surf Life Saving Club or the visitor centre before heading out.
Make Bridport your next getaway
Base yourself at Old Pier Apartments and explore the beaches, golf and coast at your own pace.