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Swansea

Overlooking Great Oyster Bay, this historic seaside resort is a pleasant spot to break your journey. There isn’t a lot to do in town although there is an interesting bark mill and a small museum. You can sometimes see dolphins in the bay.

Coming & going

Tassielink (tel 1300 300 520) run bus services between Hobart and Swansea.

Hostel accommodation

Swansea Backpackers

96 Tasman Highway, Swansea
Tel (03) 6257 8650

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Black Wattle Bark Mill & Museum

Australia’s only bark crusher was once used to make leather tan from black wattle bark. The adjoining museum details the town’s history.

96 Tasman Highway, Swansea
Tel (03) 6257 8382
Admission $10
Open 9am-5pm daily

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