About Swansea

Originally known as Great Swanport, Swansea is a quiet paced village of approx 600 residents located on the northwest shore of Great Oyster Bay. The area was settled by Europeans in the early 1820's, initially under military control until the Glamorgan Municipality (the first rural municipality in Australia) was established in 1860. It eventually became the primary service centre on the lower eastern coast of Tasmania and, in recent times, has become a popular holiday destination.

In addition to the various shops and numerous places of interest in and around the village there are a range of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets. Swansea is arguably one of the best served rural centres in Tasmania for dining experiences.

The Weather

Don’t believe the rumours about Tasmania’s weather patterns. At latitude 42.13 south and longitude 148.08 east, Swansea enjoys ideal holiday weather patterns for all seasonal activities - including lazing on the beach in summer or luxuriating at night in front of a log fire in winter. The mild temperatures makes Swansea the ideal base from which to explore this historic and beautiful part of Tasmania including the Freycinet and Douglas Aspley national parks, several award winning wineries and a range of easy (or hard) land and water outdoor options.

Swansea Map

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Freycinet Waters

Bed and Breakfast,
Swansea Tasmania

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Freycinet Supermarket

Just minutes walk from Freycinet Waters for all your grocery needs

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Swansea Jetty

Jubilee Beach and Swansea Jetty just minutes walk from Freycinet Waters

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Barkmill

The Bark Mill is a restored mill and museum. The Bark Mill complex is opened daily

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Swansea Beach

Magnificent Sunrises with Freycinet National Park in the background

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Banc Restaurant

Eat in style and the famous Banc Licenced Restaurant

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Swansea Foreshore

Take a walk along the Swansea Foreshore

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Heritage Centre

Swansea War Memorial and RSL

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Swansea Golf Course

Play this challenging 9 hole course at Waterloo Point

    
Swansea from the Air