Smithton

Smithton is a town of almost 4,000 people (2021) on the far northwest coast of Tasmania.

Smithton is on the Bass Highway (A2) about an hour west of Burnie. The best way is to come by car as it's practically the only way. You could come by a private ferry to Smithton, but then it's a fair walk between Smithton and Duck Bay.

• Circular Head Heritage Centre, ☏ +61 3 6452 3296, +61 408 128609, duckriver@bigpond.com.au. M–F 10AM–2PM. (updated Feb 2016)
• Allendale Gardens & Rainforest Walks (From Smithton, take C217 or B22 towards Edith Creek, turn onto Blanch Rd, then Allendale Lane), ☏ +61 3 6456 4216, toll-free: +61 3 6456 4223. 10AM–4PM, first Tuesday of October to last Saturday of April. Closed Sundays and Mondays, and 15 Dec–first Tuesday in January. Themed gardens along the banks of Allen Creek. Devonshire tea available. Entry fee applies. (updated Mar 2016)

• The Arty Duck, 30 Smith Street. (updated Feb 2016)

• 🌍 Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 16 Smith St, ☏ +61 3 6452 1560. Australianised Chinese restaurant. (updated Mar 2016)
• 🌍 Hugo's Brew and Chew, 61 Emmett St, ☏ +61 3 6452 1059. M–F 6AM–4PM; Sa 7:30AM–1PM (closed Su). (updated Feb 2023)
• 🌍 Hungry Years Pizza, 13 Smith St, ☏ +61 3 6452 2373. Su–Th 5PM–11PM. A pizza local resto. Has both dine-in and takeaway options. (updated Feb 2023)
• 🌍 Sadies Take Away & Cafe, 141 Nelson St (C215), ☏ +61 3 6452 1028. (updated Feb 2023)

• 🌍 The Bridge Hotel, 2 Montagu Rd, ☏ +61 3 6452 1389. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. (updated Jun 2021)