Smithton Travel Guide
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Smithton was the first European settlement in the far north-west region of
Tasmania, established as ‘Duck River’ in the early 1800s. The early settlers reclaimed the blackwood swamp land to build thriving timber and agricultural industries.
Smithton boasts one of Australia’s largest hardwood mills and is also well-known as the base for a successful fishing, oyster and abalone industry. A unique visitor attraction is
Forestry Tasmania’s Dismal Swamp project set in a 600 hectare sinkhole in the blackwood forest 30 minutes south-west of Smithton.
Geographic Location
86km West of Burnie, 135km West of Devonport
Population
3,500
Climate
Cool temperate
Summer: 12 – 20°C
Winter: 6 – 12°C
Rainfall
930mm/year