In Bridport, there are a range of ways to enjoy the outdoors and discover the maritime heritage. When choosing a route, there is a clear comparison: the approximately 2 km Foreshore Walk and the 11 km Bridport Walking Track. There are also several coastal spots, the Tassie Scallop Fiesta and a distinctive golf course. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether you are more drawn to a versatile path, a circuit, a beach visit, a festival or golf.

Walking: two different routes

The Bridport Foreshore Walk is approximately 2 km long and intended for cycling, walking, wheeling or running. As a relatively flat gravel path, it offers easy access to the beaches. Both its length and character set it apart from the Bridport Walking Track: this is an 11 km circuit accessible from the village of Bridport. If you are looking for a shorter route with several specified ways to use it, the Foreshore Walk offers a different option from the longer circuit.

The Bridport Walking Track passes through four clearly distinct walking environments: river, forest, foreshore and wildflower landscape. This variety shapes the circuit and gives it a different focus from the relatively flat gravel path of the Foreshore Walk. When planning, you can consider not only the route length but also the landscapes and activities described.

Beaches and coastal spots

Bridport’s coastal spots each have their own features. Goftons Beach is patrolled during the summer season and offers access for people with disabilities. Mermaid’s Pool is a sheltered swimming spot on the northern edge of Bridport; there is also a walking path there. Old Pier / Murphys Beach has a boat ramp. When comparing these places, you can focus on the specific differences mentioned: patrols and access at Goftons Beach, the sheltered swimming spot at Mermaid’s Pool, and the boat ramp at Old Pier / Murphys Beach.

Maritime history and fiesta

The Bridport Walking Track also has a historical connection: for more than 35,000 years, the land the track runs through was an important part of life for the Coastal Plains Nation in Aboriginal history. This context adds another perspective on the track and the land it passes through, alongside its four clearly distinct walking environments.

The start of scallop season is celebrated in Bridport each year with the Tassie Scallop Fiesta. The festival also celebrates Bridport’s fishing and maritime heritage and features fine local food and drink. The fiesta thus combines a seasonal occasion with the town’s maritime character. If you would like to include the event in your stay, check the dates in advance.

Golf in Bridport

For golf enthusiasts, The Dunes is a destination in its own right: it is Barnbougle’s original golf course and a links course unlike any other in Australia. Its original status and distinctive course type give the golf offering a clear identity. This means Bridport can be considered as a destination not only for its walks and coastal spots, but also for a specific golf course.

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For the broader travel overview: Tasmania.