Circular Head district, Tasmania, Australia

Places to visit near Smithton

Smithton is a town in Circular Head district, Tasmania, Australia, home to about 3,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 beaches & coast, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rocky Cape National Park (44 km), Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area (69 km) and Savage River National Park (71 km).

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Smithton at a glance

Location
Circular Head district, Tasmania, Australia
Population
about 3,815
Coordinates
40.8459° S, 145.1250° E
Places within 50 km
113 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Smithton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Smithton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Smithton

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Street Art (1 km); the best-known is Johns Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Smithton

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Duck Bay (6 km); the best-known is Anthony Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Smithton

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Duck River (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Smithton

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Lee Park (2 km); the best-known is Rocky Cape National Park (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Smithton

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Dip Falls (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Smithton

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Smithton. The closest is Lake Mikany (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Smithton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Smithton
  2. 1 km Anzac Park · park, Circular Head
  3. 9 km Anthony Beach · beach, Tasmania
  4. 12 km Lake Mikany · lake, Circular Head
  5. 6 km Johns Hill · hill, Circular Head
  6. 12 km Duck River · river spot, Circular Head
  7. 2 km Back to Smithton

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How to reach Smithton

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    Within 15 km of Smithton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Smithton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2970Street Art (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3054Duck Bay (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1730Duck River (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1522Lee Park (2 km)
    Waterfalls420Dip Falls (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Lake Mikany (8 km)
    Parks48Anzac Park (1 km)
    Caves67Trowutta Caves State Reserve (31 km)
    Churches55Cornerstone Community Church (1 km)

    Smithton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Smithton?

    Anzac Park (park, about 1 km), Duck River (river spot, about 2 km), Lake Mikany (lake, about 8 km), Anthony Beach (beach, about 10 km), Johns Hill (hill, about 11 km), Perkins Island (island, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Smithton?

    113 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 beaches & coast, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Smithton?

    Street Art, about 1 km by road; Lookout Carpark (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Smithton?

    Duck Bay, about 6 km by road; Anthony Beach (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Smithton?

    Duck River, about 2 km by road; Perkins Island (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Smithton?

    Start in Smithton, visit Anzac Park, then Anthony Beach, then Lake Mikany, then Johns Hill, then Duck River, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Smithton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Smithton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Smithton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Smithton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.