Ulverstone is a coastal town at the mouth of the Leven River. Several themes come together here to help you plan your trip: views of the town and Bass Strait, a river excursion, a route for getting active, and offerings focused on history and science. You can shape your stay around whether you’d rather spend time outdoors or make time for visits with a particular theme.
River, Coast and Getting Active
Zigzag Garden and Lookout offers panoramic views of the town and Bass Strait. Alongside the river, it gives you a clearly identified lookout point to choose from.
Leven River Cruises offers picnic trips upstream. Along the way, you can spot wildlife and get off for lunch; you’ll need to bring your own food. This combines a river excursion with a meal you put together yourself. Check the current availability of cruises in advance.
The Turners Beach Shared Coastal Pathway lets you travel from Ulverstone to Devonport on foot, running or by bicycle. This means you can plan the same route in three different ways. Check current track conditions before setting out.
Ulverstone Waterslide offers fun for all ages and operates seasonally. Check current opening arrangements before you go.
Culture and Science at Hive
Hive Tasmania in Ulverstone brings together a range of cultural and scientific themes. The museum and art gallery feature collections and artefacts relating to the history of the Central Coast community; exhibitions at the gallery change regularly. The planetarium takes visitors on a journey through space. The Tasmanian Science Centre shares stories about the science of the North West region.
The focus varies: the museum and gallery explore community history and changing exhibitions, while the planetarium and science centre focus on space and regional science. The Community History Archive also assists with family and local history enquiries.
Exhibitions and the planetarium program change; archive hours and procedures may also change. If you have specific plans, check the current program and archive hours and procedures in advance.
A Break and Practical Information
In Ulverstone, you can explore cafés, delicatessens and grocery stores. Businesses and offerings may change over time. The river cruise requires you to bring your own lunch; cafés and delicatessens or grocery stores in Ulverstone are separate options for planning meals.
Wharf Car Park offers short-term daytime parking for long vehicles such as motorhomes and caravans. Access is via Crescent Street; overnight parking is not permitted. As parking rules can change, check the current regulations before using the car park.
Discover more destinations: Rossarden, Rowella, Huonville, Strahan, Granton, Richmond, Coles Bay, Castle Forbes Bay.
For the broader travel overview: Tasmania.
