Braddons Lookout — Local services in Tasmania

Interpretive rich lookout with expansive views.

It almost feels like anyone coming to Tasmania and this part of Tassie should have the information at the lookout in a hand out of some sort, or at the very least a “must do” to learn about the area.

I love that the North West is so rich in agriculture and the land is used so efficiently. Adding in the history and the embracing of hydro electricity even back in the day makes this area even more awesome.

We came on a day that was cloudy, and it was still great. It’s level and there’s a picnic table for those wanting to hang out a while.

Everything was level so it would suit those who may have mobility needs.

Parking is in a pull through semi circle and a van or two could fit, although this time we were...

BRADDON'S LOOKOUT VIEWING PLATFORM & REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE HON. JIM BACON M.HA. PREMIER OF TASMANIA ON THE 7TH FEBRUARY 2004. THIS PROJECT BASED ON A CONCEPT DEVELOPED BY THE LATE HENK ROUWHORST WAS UNDERTAKEN BY THE LIONS CLUB OF FORTH VALLEY WITH SUPPORT FROM: THE TASMANIAN COMMUNITY FUND, THE CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL AURORA ENERGY, TASMANIAN COMPANIES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS. LAND WAS DONATED BY THE ROOWHORST &...

Maintained by the local Worth Lions Club it is an excellent place to take in the full coastline from Ulverstone past Turners Beach. Also gives you sweeping views of the Worth valley. Has really excellent information plaques about local history such as the Worth Hydro Scheme and a number of local buildings and identities. Absolutely worth(no pun intended) the few minutes detour off the...