Scamander Conservation Area

Is a 75 hectare private nature reserve located 2kms south of Scamander. It is named after Tasmania's most esteemed botanist. The reserve is the last intact remnant of dry sclerophyll bushland, marshland and heathland in the Break O'Day Municipality, unchanged since the time of European settlement in the early 1820's.

There are over 300 species of native flora and 80 species of birds, both land and waterbased. There are over 7kms of easy walking tracks encompassing the 16 ecosystems. There is also a vehicular road enabling limited access. It is free to walk in the Reserve to admire the plants and flowers but please do not damage them.

A rich Aboriginal history is evident in this area. Middens and the presence of tools and stone assemblages indicate that Aboriginal people used this part of the coast extensively. Mussel, abalone, rock whelk and warrener appear to have been the most commonly eaten shellfish. Small quantities of seal and macropod (kangaroo or wallaby) bone are also found in the middens. The type of midden varies from large sites that were repeatedly used by small groups or families over generations to sites that may have been used for only one meal.

These areas are established to provide areas for recreation and relaxation as well as to protect native plants and animals, and cultural sites. We ask you to take special care so that they remain pleasant places to visit and enjoy