Living in Dorset

Scottsdale

The main services centre and heart of our rich, agricultural dairying and forest region. Scottsdale is the largest town between Launceston and the East Coast and houses the majority of Dorset's residents. Shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, community activities, recreation centres, hospital, pubs, clubs and retirement living – Scottsdale has all your needs covered, is full of diverse architectural heritage, within easy reach of wilderness and waterfalls and provides picturesque rural landscapes to boot.

Bridport

"The Gold Coast". Bridport is a beautiful and relaxed seaside village overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Anderson Bay, Barnbougle Beach and the Furneaux islands. Its population doubles every summer with those savvy enough to know a good place when they find it. Bridport is blessed with a precious natural environment, accessible walks, safe secluded swimming beaches and a mild micro climate. For sand in your toes, sea breeze in your hair and coastal scenery at your doorstep Bridport is for you. Oh and if golf is your thing – you'll probably have already heard of this little spot… Barnbougle.

Branxholm

Branxholm is another highly productive region with residents enjoying an idyllic rural lifestyle nestled in a spectacular valley on the banks of the Ringarooma River. The town, while small boasts good community facilities, shops, restaurants/cafes, a swimming pool, and accommodation as well as (of course) a local pub.

Ringarooma and Legerwood

Situated at the foothills of the Mt Victoria reserve the spirited little village of Ringarooma has rich agricultural and mining history and is centred in one of Tasmania"s most productive farming areas. The landscape transforms from rolling farmland to rainforest and glimpses of the superb Ringarooma Valley.

Legerwood is another nearby agricultural town and home to the amazing avenue of World War I memorial tree carvings.

Derby

If you have a love of shiny things on two wheels then it's likely you have heard of the unique heritage town of Derby. Once an old tin mining town Derby is now home to the world class Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails and this previously small and unassuming town is now a bustling hub for all things mountain biking and mountain bikers.

Gladstone - Musselroe Bay

Tasmania's most north easterly township, Gladstone sits on the boundary of the widely recognised Mt William/Bay of Fires National Park with its stunning pristine, white beaches, and rewarding fishing.

Musselroe Bay is home to the impressive Musselroe Wind Farm.

Winnaleah

With a shop, schools and a pub Winnaleah is another centre of agricultural production and is well equipped for residents to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle well away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. Other villages in the area are Pioneer and Herrick.

Tomahawk

Tomahawk is a seaside hamlet offering great fishing, beaches and a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by Tasmania's finest beef and dairy farms. Nearby services at Bridport make it an ideal place for an exclusive getaway.