Triabunna is the largest township on the east coast of Tasmania and is located 85 kilometres to the northeast of the state capital Hobart. Triabunna is reputedly an Tasmanian Aboriginal term for a native hen.

A coastal town situated on the Tasman Highway, it is sheltered within Spring Bay at the mouth of MacCleans Creek and Vicarys rivulet. The nearest township is Orford, 6 kilometres to the south on the far side of the bay.

The first European to visit the area was the French explorer Nicholas Baudin who sailed into Spring Bay in La Geographe in 1802. With the establishment of a penal colony on Maria Island some of the officers decided to settle on the mainland. The town was founded in 1830 as a station of the 63rd regiment, and later the 51st regiment also called Triabunna home for a time.

Triabunna is a scenic township surrounded by nearby beaches, hills and beautiful tracts of eucalyptus forest with an economy driven largely by its fishing industry, known for its scallops and abalone and timber activities. The area also contains many historic buildings from Tasmania's colonial period.

Travelling Distances (to Triabunna) from:

Swansea:		50km
Hobart:		85km
Campbell Town:		115km
Port Arthur:		130km
St Helens		170km
Launceston:		185km
Devonport:		265km
Burnie:		315km
Queenstown:		345km

Triabunna is our home port. In normal driving it is slightly over an hour north east of Hobart (Tasman Highway). Two hours south east of Launceston (across Lake Leake Highway). Two and a half hours south of St Helens (Tasman Highway). Head to the town centre from the bridge. Look for the SeaWings sign behind the Triabunna Information Centre on the waterfront near the historic Spring Bay Hotel. SEAWINGS leaves from here. Make sure you leave ample time to arrive safely.

Tasmania Speed Limits

Speed limits in Tasmania are posted in kilometres per hour (km/h). Generally, the speed limit on open roads range between 100-110 km/h. From 1 May 2002 the speed limit in most Tasmanian suburban streets was reduced to 50 km/h. Please note that if there is no speed limit sign, then the limit is 50 km/h in that street. Those visiting Tasmania from non-Commonwealth countries, note that you will be required to drive on the left-hand side of the road!

Radar guns and speed cameras are used extensively in Tasmania. Drivers should slow down if traffic, lighting or weather conditions make it necessary. Near schools, pedestrian crossings, rail crossings particular care is required. Special speed limits are prescribed in certain parts of Tasmania such as near schools.