Low Head is five kilometres north of George Town on the north coast of Tasmania. Located on the eastern side of the Tamar River, this small town is home to Australia’s oldest continuously operating pilot station, established in 1805. The pilot service is still operating from this site today.

The original 1847 Coxswain’s Cottage now houses the Waterfront Kiosk, a great spot for a bite to eat the kiosk features locally sourced produce, beer, wine and spirits. In the adjacent 1835 convict-built Pilots Row, you’ll find the Maritime Museum with its 13 rooms of maritime artefacts on display. Whether you are a maritime buff or not, the museum will captivate your imagination offering a glimpse into the way of life at Low Head during the 1800’s. The remaining Pilot Station buildings and the Lightkeepers’ Cottages are now heritage accommodation, book one for a stay so you can immerse yourself in this scenic location.

Continue to the end of the road to see Australia’s third Lighthouse built by convicts and completed in 1833. It was replaced by the present iconic Low Head Lighthouse in 1888 and the views of the whole Tamar Valley and the northern coastline from here are superb. You can even see Table Cape on a clear day!

There are two well-appointed caravan parks, and heritage and boutique accommodation to support this holiday destination where river and ocean beaches, jetties and pontoons cater for every type of water activity you can imagine.