Day 1 - Exploring in and around Swansea

Historical Walk of Swansea will show you the many fine buildings built in the early days; a lovely, picturesque walk with a brief description of each historical site. For a fuller description it is suggested that you obtain a copy of the booklet HERITAGE WALK, SWANSEA from the Community Centre or Tubby and Padmans.

Swan River: (4km north of Swansea). Turn right off the highway; after 2 kilometres take the road straight ahead rather than the road that turns right. Great bream fishing spot.

Dolphin Sands, Swan River & Nine Mile Beach: (4km north of Swansea). Turn right off the highway; after 2 kilometres the sealed road takes a hard right onto Dolphin Sands Road (a no through road). There is an access to Nine Mile Beach at about 5km on the right. This is a superb beach for long walks and beach combing. After about 12km the road reaches Bagot Point at the mouth of the Swan River. There is also an access to the Swan River at Yellow Sandbanks Road.

Swansea Bark Mill: A must see for the East Coast visitor. This unique display of a fully restored and working pioneer bark mill exhibition is a State and National award winner. See how the tanning industry was supplied in Australia and elsewhere from our local industry. The Barkmill boasts a Gourmet Bakery offering daily breakfast. assorted breads, light lunches, sandwiches pies and pastry delights. - click here.

Bear Cottage Crafts: much more than just the cutest bears

Gallery One Nine: Fine Art, antiques, ceramics, textiles and decorative homewares.

Dos Vagabundos Gallery: tribal hand crafts.

Community Centre: A comprehensive museum featuring photographs and displays of Swansea and district's early pioneering history and memorabilia of World War I & II.

Waterloo Point: A well marked track from Schouten Beach to Jetty Rd. Magnificent views and an excellent site for viewing the Short Tailed Shearwater. At dusk on any night between mid-September to mid-April walk to the rocky bluff mid way along the track to watch the Shearwaters fly in to their burrows. Stay low and quiet and you will experience the birds at close range. Please do not disturb these birds in any way and stay only on the track. Take a torch to find your way back; however do not shine your torch directly into the bird's eyes, as this will confuse them.

Kate's Berry Farm: One of Tasmania's little treasures, this berry farm, with breathtaking panoramic views of Great Oyster Bay, produces truly outstanding fresh berries, jams, sauces, delicious ice cream and coffee. Open all year round, this farm is a delight for the senses.

Mayfield Beach: (14km south) and the Three Arch Bridge. This is a safe swimming beach and popular fishing area. The track to the Three Arch Bridge starts at the southern end of the camping ground.

Spiky Bridge: (7km south) - an old convict bridge built in 1843, now on the right of the highway. 

Activities: Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Labyrinth at Saltwater Creek and Fishing. Great Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Food to Go

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