The Town
Triabunna, meaning Native Hen in a local Aboriginal dialect, is a waterfront township 85km from Hobart.
Settled in 1830 as a base for the 63rd regiment, later the 51st regiment also called Triabunna home. The officers used the township as a base to service the convict settlement established on Maria Island in 1825-1832 & 1842-1851.
Around 1800-1820 Triabunna’s industry was Sealing until after 1820 when Whaling took over and continued through until the 1840s. Aquaculture has continued to be a main industry for the township including; Rock Lobster, Shark, Blue Eye, Couta, Ling, Flathead, Scallops, Mussels, Abalone, Oysters, Kelp Harvetsing & Fish Meal Processing, amongst others.
With the maritime culture of the township there is a wealth of skill & knowledge in the wooden boat building sector.
TRIABUNNA TOWNSHIP SERVICES
Triabunna Visitor Information Centre
East Coast Cruises
Maria Island Ferry Service – Encounter Maria
East Coast Health Centre (two doctors & community nurses)
Spring Bay Pharmacy
Service Tasmania (Westpac Bank Agency)
Australia Post (Commonwealth Bank Agency)
Bendigo Bank (inside Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Chambers)
FILL THE FRIDGE & CUPBOARDS
Triabunna Gourmet Meats
Triabunna IGA Everyday
Spring Bay Seafoods
TAKE A UNIQUE SOUVENIR
Gallery Artspace
Rusty Devil
FILL UP THE TANK
Triabunna Roadhouse (United)
Taylor Made (BP)
Triabunna Service Centre
REPAIR YOUR RIG
Barry Barnett Automotive
East Coast Bodyworks
Spencer Marine