Browse property in Bridport

Overview

Set on Anderson Bay on Tasmania’s north‑east coast, Bridport offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with two acclaimed links courses, Barnbougle Dunes (opened 2004) and Lost Farm (2010), the former soon ranked in the top 50 worldwide. The town’s sandy beaches support swimming, sailing and other water sports. At the 2016 Census Bridport had 1,715 residents, rising to an estimated 5,000 in summer.

Local amenities include supermarkets, a hotel, chemist, baker, butcher, clothing store, lawn bowls, a sailing club, a doctor’s surgery and a visitor information centre, plus a caravan park and accommodation ranging from backpackers to holiday resorts. Transport links feature a helicopter service to Launceston (since 2008), a ferry to Lady Barron on Flinders Island and light‑aircraft flights from Bridport Aerodrome to the island. Commercial and sport fishing operate from the rocks and small‑boat fleet, enhancing the coastal character.