North Tasmania.

Scottsdale is 72 Km (45 miles) east of George Town, 60Km (30 miles) north east of Launceston and 254Km (165 miles) north of Hobart. The town is an important agricultural and forestry centre for Tasmania.

One of The World's Largest Lavender Farms

The nearby Bridestowe Estate is the Southern Hemisphere's (and perhaps the world's) largest lavender farm. The farm has a visitors centre and a farm shop. Bridestowe Estate invites you to:

"Picnic under the century old oak trees, stroll for miles through the fields, browse for gifts in the Farm Shop. Come and learn a little bit more about a very special lavender, hear a wonderful Tasmanian story (80 years in the making) and experience an excellence in lavender that only Bridestowe can offer"

Bridestowe Estate is about 20 minutes from Scottsdale and is located at 296 Gillespies Rd Nabowla Tasmania 7254; they can be contact on Ph: +613 6352 8182 or email lavender@intas.net.au

Many thanks to Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm for allowing the use of their copyright images on this page.

Launceston Accommodation

Launceston has hotels in waterside and city locations. Click here for full list of Launceston accommodation. Hotels in some popular regions of Launceston are listed below for your convenience.

Village Family Motor Inn Launceston

Overlooking the city and the Tamar Valley. The leisure centre features an indoor heated swimming pool, spa and sauna.

Olde Tudor Motor Inn Launceston

Relaxing drink visit the Tavern Bar or Cobblers Lounge Bar, guests leisure centre boasts an enclosed heated swimming pool, spa and a sauna.

Penny Royal Motel and Apartments

Unique blend of old world charm and the atmosphere of an era long gone with the modern comfort and facilities of today.

Colonial Motor Inn Launceston

Built in 1847 to house the Launceston Church Grammar School, Australia's oldest public school modern facilities with the character and charm of days gone by

Launceston International Hotel

Launceston's premier International hotel located right in the city centre within walking distance of boutiques and quaint shopping malls

Spirit Of Tasmania

The various Spirit Of Tasmania ships cross between mainland Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) and Devonport, Tasmania. Please see the following links to book Melbourne to Devonport crossings:
Melbourne to Devonport.
Devonport to Melbourne.