Triabunna is located on the east coast of Tasmania, 94 kilometres south of Bicheno. It was first settled in the 1820s, and has seen a variety of industries in the area, including whaling, sandstone quarrying, a military presence and orcharding. Today Triabunna is a base for fishing boats harvesting scallops and crayfish. The town derives its name from the Aboriginal word for Native Hen.


Museums and Historic sites

The Pioneer and Working Horse Museum in Triabunna has a fully comprehensive display of pioneer memorabilia, and transports visitors back in time to the days when horsepower was the primary means of having jobs done quickly and efficiently. You will find the museum on Vicary Street, phone (002) 57 3197. It is open daily from 9am until 5pm.

Natural Attractions

Nearby Maria Island National Park can be visited with a short ferry trip from Triabunna, and the Freycinet National Park offers bushwalks to spectacular lookouts such as Wineglass Bay Lookout. Girraween Gardens and Tea Rooms are open daily to visitors wishing to amble through the aromatic, colourful blooms, or just relax and admire the view over a cup of tea.

Other Attractions

Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside on horseback, or enjoy a game of golf or bowls at nearby Orford. Boating and sailing can be enjoyed with launching ramps located at Charles Street Jetty. Crusade and Crescent both hire boats for fishing groups or scenic cruises. Salmon Air provide aerial views of the region.

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