Dorset is situated in North Eastern Tasmania. The Municipality of Dorset was proclaimed on 2 April 1993 following an amalgamation of the former Municipalities of Ringarooma and Scottsdale. The municipal boundary extends to include Musselroe Bay to the east and Nabowla, Golconda and Wyena to the west.
Residents of Dorset enjoy a superb natural environment with clean air and beautiful scenery, ranging from coastal beaches to patchwork farmlands and temperate rain forests on the surrounding hills and mountains.
The town of Scottsdale (population 1922) is the main service centre for the Municipality. Local services are also provided by the townships of Branxholm, Bridport (population 1234), Derby, Gladstone, Herrick, Legerwood, Musselroe Bay, Nabowla, Pioneer, Ringarooma, Tomahawk and Winnaleah.
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