Scottsdale is administrative centre for the north-east and is about 70 kilometres (44 miles) from Launceston.
It is a friendly and busy town with a population of around 2,000, surrounded by farmlands, where you’ll see crops growing, contented dairy cows grazing and forest-based industries.
Visit the Forest EcoCentre, a unique architectural experiment in energy-saving design, showcasing Tasmania’s finest timbers, forest ecology and history of the area. North East Park is a good place for a picnic, and then challenge yourself to a half-day return walk to the summit of Mount Stronach for panoramic views of the forests and farms.
Scottsdale is administrative centre for the north-east and is about 70 kilometres (44 miles) from Launceston.
