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

Elphinstone Engineering