The Smithton
area was first explored by Europeans when Bass and Flinders
passed along the northern coast of Van Diemen's Land in
1793. By 1825 the area was occupied by the entrepreneurial
Van Diemen's Land Co.
There is some
dispute about the origins of the town's name with some sources
suggesting Peter Smith, a policeman who arrived in the area
in 1855, while others claim that James 'Philosopher' Smith,
who was responsible for the development of much of western
Tasmania, was the inspiration.
The Duck River,
after which Duck River Butter was named, was explored in
1826 but the river banks weren't settled until the 1850s.
It was shortly afterwards that the town's prosperity was
given a major injection by the Victorian gold rushes when
local produce, particularly timber, was shipped across Bass
Strait to meet the huge demands of the miners who were pouring
on to the goldfields.
Smithton is
in the forefront of the area's dairy farming and vegetable
growing activities, and processing of these products is
an important part of the local economy. Other industries
on which Smithton is based include forestry and fishing.
Smithton has
thrived in recent years, despite its remote location compared
to the major cities, towns and highways.
Woolnorth is
located near the northwest extremity of Tasmania. It is
still owned by the Van Diemen's Land Company which acquired
the land in 1825. It is the last Royal Charter Company in
the world. There are bus tours from Smithton. You can also
view the wind farm, where large turbines harness energy
from the Roaring Forty winds.
Allendale gardens are located on the road to Edith Creek,
Allendale Gardens are an interesting mixture of rainforest,
botanic gardens and pleasant walkways. They also serve terrific
devonshire teas all day long.
The Lacrum
Dairy Farm (open for public viewing summer & autumn
afternoons) has regular milking demonstrations, cheese tastings
and sales.
From
Smithton, you can visit Tarkine Forest Adventures at Dismal
Swamp. At this sunken blackwood forest you can slide down
a tube to the forest floor or take a stroll or buggy ride
down to the fertile swamp below. Head out to Marrawah and
keep an eye out for game surfers taking on the wild Southern
Ocean.
Smithton has
an average summer day time temperature of 24 degrees Celsius
and is around two-hours’ drive (135 kilometres) from
Devonport and 86 kilometres from Burnie.

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