What To Do In Bridport
Bridport is an attractive holiday location overlooking Anderson Bay, one-hour north-east of Launceston, Tasmania. The area is famous for it’s crystal blue waters, fantastic river and sea fishing opportunities, pristine walking tracks, swimming areas, beachside amenities, and challenging golf courses.
Bridport resonates with a holiday atmosphere and is surrounded by conservation areas of unspoiled forest areas, wetland landscapes, and deep-water lagoons. If your idea of quality time off is to relax and soak up the scenery, then Bridport should feature high on your list of places to visit.
Things to See and Do in Bridport
Beautiful Flowers and Wildlife
The Bridport Flower Reserve is awash with newly sprung plant life come springtime. A breathtaking display of colours and new growth attracts all manner of bird species and many of the areas unique wildlife.
One of the best examples of flowering beauty can be found in the Granite Point Conservation Area, but every reserve around Bridport has something unique to offer the nature-loving visitor including waterfalls, wildlife, massive sand dunes, and the best coastal views Tasmania has to offer.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate also comes alive with colour during the months of December through January. Beautifully manicured gardens and lawns on a 265-acre lavender field has delighted tourists from all over the world and only a short drive from Spa House.
Fishing
Bridport is home to many commercial fishing operations, but visitors can easily get in on the action by chartering a boat and enjoying a spot of sports fishing in the Bass Strait or trying your luck by puttering around the Anderson Bay in a small boat hire. Of course, you can always find a quiet spot on the rocks to drop in a line.
Bridport Golf Courses
Bridport supports two superb golf courses, Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm, both of which are world famous for their challenging arrangement, attracting visitors from all parts of the world.
Tamar Valley Wine and Vineyards
Pipers Brooke Vineyard started producing fine wines back in 1974 and proudly provides fruit for the renowned Kreglinger and Ninth Island wines. You can tour the winery or take in the view from Winery Cafe while enjoying a nice glass of red or white, with coffee on offer as well. This vineyard, among many others are only a short drive from your accommodation. Or why not book a tour with the many winery tour providers.
Bridport Accommodation
There are not many Bridport Hotels on offer. However, the choices that are available, while nice, as mentioned are somewhat limited. Plus, why spend your time in a small room while sharing your location with other guests, when you can enjoy your holiday in a private and spacious home away from home like Spa House, Bridport.
As far as Bridport accommodation goes you can't get much more luxurious than the Spa House, which features glorious, unobstructed views of the beach and a heated outdoor spa from which to enjoy it.
Spending an early evening with a cold glass of bubbly and good company while gazing towards heavens unspoiled by the artificial glow of civilization, and letting the jets of the spa gently unwind every kink, is truly the best way to while away an evening.
Three spacious bedrooms make the Spa House the perfect romantic getaway for couples, families large and small, or a group of up to 10 people if you plan to enjoy this idyllic location with friends.