This town is located on the east coast of Tasmania, midway between St Helens and St Marys. The first account of the area can be found in surveyor Wedge's notes of 1830, in which he described the crossing of the sand bar at the mouth of the Scamander River, known as Hanson's Creek. The town soon became a renowned fishing and hunting centre, and by 1900 had a telegraph office and a school. Due to the small numbers of children in the area, the school was forced to close in 1912.

Records of the first bridge built across the Scamander River note that the structure was constructed by Richard Terry and his brother William at a cost of 500 pounds, and was located about 150 metres downstream of the present bridge structure. Unfortunately, the original bridge collapsed under the weight of a herd of cattle.

The town is a popular resort for fishermen and beach lovers alike, and over the years has been an area of interest for prospecting mining companies.


Plenty of great sea and river fishing is available in Scamander. The Scamander River is renowned for its excellent bream fishing, and further upstream good trout fishing can be enjoyed. Boats can be hired from Scamander River Dinghy Hire by visitors wishing to explore Trout Creek Reserve and the Scamander River. The Reserve also has picnic and barbecue sites.

The Scamander Forest Reserve lies on the Scamander River in north eastern Tasmania. It can be accessed by car, or by boat along the river. It provides for bush walking, hiking, picnics and barbecues, and has camping facilities. Keen fisherman can also try their luck with the local bream, and boating and canoeing is another option.

Several scenic drives commence at Scamander and incorporate pleasant forests and rolling hills. Nearby Beaumaris has excellent surfing beaches, and bushwalks through the surrounding forests and lagoons.

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