Bridport

Bridport is a coastal town in Northeast Tasmania.

Get in

By car

From Launceston, Bridport is a one hour drive (85 km) to the north-east via A3 and B84.

By bus

The 775, 776 and 777 buses stop at Bridport. For most travellers, the most convenient place to catch them would be Launceston. As of 19 January 2020, the full adult bus fare from Launceston to Bridport is $13. A concession fare is $6.50, and an under 18 student fare is $1.80. There is a 20% discount on the full adult fare if you pay using a smart card.

By ferry

If you are coming from Flinders Island, there is a ferry service between Lady Barron Port and Bridport operated by Furneaux Freight.

Beach at Bridport

Get around

The town's so small that you can basically walk the entire town.

See

• 1 Bridport Wildflower Reserve, 42 Main St. 24/7. Small nature reserve. (updated Sep 2021)
• 2 Goftons Beach, Main Street. Just another beach. (updated Sep 2021)
• 3 Barnbougle Lost Farm Golf Resort, 425 Waterhouse Rd. Located on a sand dune, this golf course is ranked in the top 50 courses in the world, and you can never say no to golf here. (updated Sep 2021)

Do

• Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm. (updated Feb 2016)

Eat

• At The Bridge, 1 Main St, ☏ +61 3 6356 0586. (updated Jul 2021)
• 1 The Bridport Bunker Club, 67 Main St, ☏ +61 3 6356 1146. (updated Sep 2021)

Sleep

• Platypus Park Country Retreat. Has comfortable accommodation to suit most budgets, ensuite rooms, self catering units and cottages, romantic double spa cottages and family friendly units/cottages. From $90 per night for up to 2 people in the Lavender Ensuite. 

Go next

• Launceston
• Flinders Island

Routes via Bridport (Tasmania)

George Town ← Pipers River ←	W B82 E	→ Gladstone
END ←	NW B84 SE	→ Scottsdale
Flinders Island ← Bridport–Flinders Island Ferry ←	NE B85* SW	→ END