Scamander is a coastal town with wide sandy beaches, riverside retreats, nature reserves and fishing hot spots. Located between St Helens and St Marys on the banks of the Scamander River, this seaside spot is popular with locals and visiting leisure-seekers alike.

The town is well-serviced with shops, plenty of accommodation and a surf lifesaving club, yet still has the feel of a classic Tassie holiday shack village.

Scamander Beach is the main attraction, offering all kinds of outdoor fun, from swimming to surfing the local breaks. The river is popular with anglers and has many good fishing spots dotted along its banks.

The stretch of coast between Scamander and Bicheno is known as the Surf Coast. If Scamander Beach is too populated with boards, just head down the coast to find another spot. This stretch of coast has reliable surf, wide breaks and long beaches with soft sand perfect for the adventurous. Other popular locations north of Scamander include Beaumaris and Dianas Basin.

Scamander offers a wide range of places to stay including several small motels, Bed and Breakfasts and self-contained accommodation – as well as campsites.

Scamander is 15 km south of St Helens and about a 2-hr drive (180 km) from Launceston.