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Scamander and surrounds 

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  • Winifred Curtis Reserve 

Is a 75-hectare private nature reserve located two kilometres south of Scamander. It is named after Tasmania's most esteemed botanist.

The reserve is the last intact remnant of dry sclerophyll bushland, marshland and heathland in the Break O'Day Municipality, unchanged since the time of European settlement in the early 1820's.

There are over 300 species of native flora and 80 species of birds, both land and waterbased.

There are over 7kms of easy walking tracks encompassing the 16 ecosystems. There is also a vehicular road enabling limited access.

It is free to walk in the Reserve to admire the plants and flowers but please do not damage them. Off road vehicles are not permitted. No camping, fires or collection of firewood; no hunting or shooting and of course no littering.

Dogs are allowed on the tracks but on a leash or under close sight control.

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  • walk at the Scamander River mouth

The surrounding nature reserves are well worth exploring. Scamander Forest Reserve lines the banks of the Scamander River, providing an important nature corridor to the ocean. 

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  • Fishing on the Scamander River

The river mouth is a popular spot for angling and there are access points dotted along the banks. The reserve has good camping and barbecue facilities for cooking the day's catch.

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  • The East Coast Whale Trail viewing platform at Shelly Beach

The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north, to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula.

At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view

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  • Scamander River Golf Club

The Scamander River Golf Club, at the Scamander Sports Complex, has a well-maintained par 72, nine-hole course. Course length is 5778 metres with a feature par five of 569 metres. The clubrooms offer bar service and meals each Friday evening. Stunning views of the river and surrounding bush areas make this a beautiful course to play.

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  • Monthly Succulent Sunday swap meets at the Resort Hotel

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  • Scamander Skate Park

On Tasmania’s gorgeous northeast corner, just below the famous Bay of Fires in Scamander is a rad little concrete skatepark with transitions, street and an open bowl. 

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  • Henderson Lagoon

Henderson Lagoon boasts clear waters and over 7 kilometres of well-marked walking tracks. Bird lovers flock to the lagoon to spot more than 80 different species of marshland and woodland birds.

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