About Scottsdale
Scottsdale is the largest town in
the north east of Tasmania and it was named after
James Scott, the governor surveyor who explored
much of north eastern Tasmania in the early 1850's.
Scottsdale is located in the centre
of some of the richest agricultural land in Tasmania.
There are also several large timber mills on the
outskirts of town. Other industries include seed
growing, mining, poppy, lavender, dairy and crop
farming.
Scottsdale offers visitors facilities
including a 9 hole golf course, bowls, a heated
swimming pool and large recreation ground used
by a variety of sporting clubs.
Places to Visit
Anabel's of Scottsdale
Anabel's of Scottsdale is a National Trust Building
located at 46 King Street. It was built in the
1890s and is famous for its outstanding gardens
with wisteria, rhododendrons and camellias. Currently
it operates as a restaurant.
The Old Post Office
Built in the 1880s the Old Post Office was once
an Art Gallery. Today it is the town's folk museum.
The unusual and interesting clock tower outside
was erected by the Lions Club in 1979.
Forest Eco Centre
Make sure you visit the Forest Eco Centre, an
award-winning building showcasing Tasmania’s
finest timbers, forest ecology and history of
the North East
Hop Farms
At Forester River 5 km out of Scottsdale hop farming
is very popular. Scottsdale is known as one of
the main hop growing areas in northern Tasmania.
Getting There
Scottsdale is about 70 kilometres
north-east of Launceston.
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in Scottsdale
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