Bridport Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Tourism Tasmania & Brian Dullaghan
An attractive coastal town in northeast Tasmania appeals with its beaches and rural tranquillity. Enjoy the delightful scenery, hiking trails and seafood specialties. 

Beautiful scenery comes right up to your doorstep in bayside Bridport, giving you plenty of reasons to go out and explore the town’s beaches, reserves and gorgeous rural areas. Have some fun in the sun by the beach, stretch your legs on a walking trip and sample the fresh seafood that the area is renowned for.

A huge draw in the summer are Bridport's beaches, expansive stretches of white sand framed by rocky granite outcrops. Go for a leisurely stroll along the shoreline and take a dip in the clear ocean water.

Experience more of Bridport’s natural surroundings by hiking along the Bridport Walking Track. The 11-kilometre (6.8-mile) circuit passes secluded beaches, through ancient forests and by the Brad River. Some sections of the route are wheelchair accessible. Wildlife enthusiasts will be kept busy spotting the diverse mix of animals the area supports, including platypus, brush-tail possums and bandicoots.

There is also a hard surface track through some of the 50-hectare (123.5-acre) Bridport Wildflower Reserve, part of the Granite Point Conservation Area. See orchids, juniper, grasses and much more in the heath, wetland and woodland areas. For more flora, head to nearby Nabowla to find the Bridestowe Lavender Estate Farm, where fragrant fields of lavender bloom in December and January.

Another way to explore the local environment is to embark on a quad bike adventure through a countryside of gullies, hills and open pasture.

When you are back in the town, stop in one of the restaurants and feast on local seafood specialties, such as scallops and lobster. The rainbow trout comes from a freshwater rainbow trout farm that lays claim to being the first in the country.

Bridport is an easy 1-hour drive northeast of Launceston, where there is an airport that connects to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Bridport Bay Inn
Bridport Bay Inn
3 out of 5
105-107 Main Street, Bridport, TAS
The price is AU$157 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Bridport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Eastmans Beach and Goftons Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Good food and excellent service. Would have preferred to have breakfast there."

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Bridport Bay Inn
Platypus Park Country Retreat
Platypus Park Country Retreat
3.5 out of 5
20 Ada St, Bridport, TAS
The price is AU$150 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bridport. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Goftons Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"No complaints. As advertised, older style and would stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2024

Platypus Park Country Retreat
Spa Bridport Tasmania
Spa Bridport Tasmania
Bridport
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Bridport. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Goftons Beach and Eastmans Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Wonderful retreat location
"Beautiful location, well centralised for all the shops and vineyards. Lovely kitchen and ideal housing floorplan. My only comment is that the toilet is tucked in the back and there is only one of them for three bedrooms. Other than that, the perfect house for a holiday."

Reviewed on 16 Oct. 2024

Spa Bridport Tasmania
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Platypus Park Country Retreat
Platypus Park Country Retreat
3.5 out of 5
20 Ada St, Bridport, TAS
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bridport. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Goftons Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"No complaints. As advertised, older style and would stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2024

Platypus Park Country Retreat
The Cottage on Westwood
The Cottage on Westwood
Bridport
Stay at this cottage in Bridport. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mermaids Beach and Old Pier Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Property was very nice although we stayed during a record cold snap and the heating was not up it
"Very good"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2024

The Cottage on Westwood
The Summer House- sunshine close to the beach
The Summer House- sunshine close to the beach
Bridport
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Bridport. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Goftons Beach and Eastmans Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
Golf
"Goid location to Barnbougle"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2023

The Summer House- sunshine close to the beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A beautiful spot, not what we had expected.

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The little blue lake out past Gladstone a must see!

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