Smithton Tourist Park

Offering both quality a la carte restaurant dining, and country-style counter meals, you can be sure to get your fill at the Bridge Motel/Hotel! Dine at tables, in private booths, or even at the bar. Enjoy the freshest air in the world near attractions such as The Nut, Stanley, Dismal Swamp and The Tarkine Wilderness.

Tarkine Fresh Oysters prides itself on serving the freshest possible oysters you will ever taste. The farm is nestled on the North West Coast of Tasmania in the town of Smithton, where the oysters are grown in some of the cleanest air and water in the world. The retail outlet and café is located on the banks of the Duck River and is open from 10 am-3 pm Tuesday to Friday & 11am-3pm Saturdays for a variety of takeaway oysters and other Tasmanian products. Seated dining is available from 11 am to 2 pm Tuesday to Saturday with the menu providing many oyster options to enjoy with wine, cider or craft beer or soft drinks. The award-winning oysters are grown just five minutes from the shop / cafe and shucked fresh daily. Whether you're in the mood to enjoy natural oysters or baked, or try the creamy seafood chowder, you will not be disappointed. There are plenty of options if you are just stopping on your way through and wish to take some ocean-fresh treats home with you. Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to experience Tarkine Fresh Oysters for yourself.

Heading off the beaten track and into the wilderness, The Tarkine Drive in Tasmania's north-west is now easily accessible for anyone wanting to get back in touch with nature and experience the wilderness. The loop through the Tarkine Drive takes travellers through natural and dramatic landscapes beginning with Kanunnah Bridge Picnic Area, taking its name from the Aboriginal name for 'Tasmanian Tiger', Sumac Lookout surrounded by rainforest and tall eucalypts and more impressive widespread views of the river and beyond. Julius River Forest Reserve has cool temperate rainforest, excellent picnic facilities and two walks, a moderate 30 minute and a 40 minute walk. Lake Chisholm Forest Reserve has flooded limestone sinkholes and meandering walks through old myrtle forests and alongside still watered lakes. At Milkshakes Hills Forest Reserve, relax with picnic spots nestled among the eucalypts. Completing the loop is the Trowutta Arch Rain Forest Walk; a stunning and natural geological structure. Stop into the Smithton Visitor Information Centre for a map and information on stops and camping on the Tarkine Drive. The Tarkine Drive route is sealed and easily accessible. The Tarkine Drive can be completed in a day or two- with many visitors choosing to explore the rainforest and coastal sections separately. Throughout your journey, you'll find peaceful picnic spots, scenic lookouts, and walks that lead into hidden pockets of wilderness.