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Bridport
This small seaside town is a relaxing spot to spend a day or two, although there isn’t a lot to do here.
Practical information
INTERNET ACCESS
Bridport Online Access Centre
Behind the library, Main Street, Bridport
Tel (03) 6356 0258
Open Mon 10am-noon & 1pm-4pm, Tue 10am-noon, Wed 10am-noon & 2pm-5pm, Thu 10am-noon, Fri 10am-noon & 1pm-4pm, Sat 10am-noon
Coming & going
Stan’s Coach Service (tel (03) 6356 1662) runs a twice-daily service to Scottsdale, where it connects with the Redline bus to Launceston.
You can travel by ferry from Bridport to Flinders Island in Bass Strait or Port Welshpool in Victoria. The ferry is operated by Southern Shipping (tel (03) 6356 1753).
Hostel accommodation
Bridport has an excellent hostel but if you’re driving you may want to take advantage of the free camping site at Northeast Park on Ringarooma Road (A3) in Scottsdale, about a 20-minute drive south of Bridport. Maximum stay seven days.
Bridport Seaside Lodge
47 Main Street, Bridport
Tel (03) 6356 1585
