North West Tasmania
North west Tasmania bursts with colour, creativity and liveability. It’s the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most spectacular natural places including Cradle Mountain and is becoming increasingly known for its advanced manufacturing capability. From quality of life to innovative career opportunities, more and more people are choosing to live on this coastline.
Exploring the North West
The resource-rich region has always had a strong agricultural focus, courtesy of rich red soils, often described as the ‘food bowl of Australia.’ Those who live here have at their fingertips access to some of our finest dairy, beef, fruit, vegetables and aquaculture. Coastal driving weaves through fertile patchwork fields with Bass Strait a constant.
Population Dispersion
Towns are concentrated on the northern coastline between Wynyard and Port Sorell across largely affordable rural, rural-urban and coastal locations. The major city centres are Burnie, well known as a manufacturing hub and Devonport, a key export centre. The region attracts business owners, workers, artistic types and investors. It’s also home to well-regarded private and public schools and the University of Tasmania’s Cradle Coast campus.
The Rural North West
Out of the city centres, there are places like the Tarkine, Australia’s largest remaining single tract of temperate rainforest offering a host of wilderness walks. Traditional mining towns include Queenstown, Rosebery, Zeehan and the small sea-side town of Strahan, where the population fluctuates with the tourist seasons. Off the north-western tip, King Island is a small island famed for its premium beef and dairy products.
Things to Do
The region is packed with nature reserves, long-stretching beaches, markets and foodie trails dotted with vineyards, berries, truffle farms, single malts and artisan cheeses. Locals and visitors are attracted to the stunning scenery, burgeoning arts community and some of the world’s cleanest air, not to mention one of the island’s most frequented natural icons, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
A Relaxed Way of Life
Those who choose the North West, opt for a relaxed pace and ease of lifestyle. It’s a place where folk chat on street corners. Yet, look a little closer, this is fused with unexpected business opportunity for those who explore this resource-abundant, creative region.