Our Region
The Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality covers approximately 2,600 km² of Tasmania’s east coast — from north of Bicheno south to the Prosser River, and inland to the eastern tiers. It is home to six main towns, each with its own history and character, and a coastline that draws visitors from across Australia and the world.
For visitor planning, accommodation and touring information, see the official destination sites at eastcoasttasmania.com and discovertasmania.com.au.
Bicheno
A working fishing town and Tasmania’s east-coast holiday base. Bicheno is the northernmost of our towns, known for the Blowhole, its nightly penguin tours, and as the gateway to Douglas-Apsley National Park.
Coles Bay
The village at the foot of Freycinet. Coles Bay is the launching point for walks to Wineglass Bay, Hazards Beach and the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit. Home to the Freycinet Visitor Centre and a community proud of living on the edge of one of Tasmania’s best-loved national parks.
Swansea
On the shores of Great Oyster Bay with views across to the Hazards. Swansea is an historic town — the East Coast Heritage Museum (in the original Swansea schoolhouse) anchors the main street. A working service town for the surrounding farming district and the region’s wine and oyster industries.
Triabunna
The seat of council and the gateway to Maria Island. The Triabunna Wharf and Marina Precinct project is transforming the town’s waterfront, with recreational, tour and commercial fishing berths, and a new four-lane all-tide boat ramp. The Triabunna Tomorrow streetscape programme is reshaping Vicary Street from the Town Hall down to Henry Street and the Esplanade.
Orford
At the mouth of the Prosser River, a coastal town with Shelly Beach, Raspins Beach and easy access to Maria Island ferries. A popular summer destination and increasingly a year-round residential community.
Buckland
A rural locality about 25kms south-west of Triabunna, Buckland includes historic features such as The Buckland Hotel and St John the Baptist Church.
Coast, Parks and Reserves
Our coastline includes parts of Freycinet National Park, Maria Island National Park, Douglas-Apsley National Park and dozens of coastal reserves and boat ramps. The region’s natural values drive much of our economy and much of our work in natural resource management.