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Scottsdale
Stay one night as a base for the northeast forests, or skip it: the town centre is a 15-minute walk end to end, and you need a car for anything beyond it.
Scottsdale is a small farming town of about 2,000 people in northeast Tasmania, 70 km from Launceston. It works as a cheap, quiet base for bushwalks, the Bridestowe lavender farm in December and January, and the drive to Bridport and Derby. Without a car there is little to do, and the town centre is a single main street.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airport
- LST
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Scottsdale, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyThe real risks are unsealed forest roads, patchy mobile coverage and cold, wet weather on walks: carry water, a jacket and a paper map…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLST Launceston Airport (About 1 h by road; hire cars at the airport.).
- Getting aroundA car is close to essential: sights are spread along forest roads and the coast.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerDraught beer, pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedHostel or cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LST Launceston Airport (About 1 h by road; hire cars at the airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jul
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best*
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Scottsdale: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Jul
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is close to essential: sights are spread along forest roads and the coast. The town centre is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end. Redline Coaches run a couple of services a day from Launceston and Derby (check the timetable).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bridestowe lavender farm
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive from town; about 15 min
Best late Dec–Jan when the rows are in bloom; arrive early in the day. Entry is a few dollars.
Bridport
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on the B84, about 15 min
Beaches and a coastal walk; a half-day, or a base if you want the sea.
Derby
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive east on the Tasman Highway, about 30 min
Mountain-bike trails and a small lake; a full day if you ride.
Launceston
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive the Tasman Highway or Lilydale Road, about 1 h
Doable as a day trip, but you would not base here to see Launceston.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
King Street and the town centre
Walk to the shops, pubs and Northeast Park; the only area with real choice.
Bridport (15 min north)
Coastal option with beaches; needs a car for every trip into town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Hire car, one day1 × A$90 | A$90 |
| Fuel, Launceston return plus local driving1 × A$40 | A$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$68 |
| Trip total≈ A$374 per person per day, bed included | A$748≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pie or pastie | A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Draught beer, pub | A$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Supermarket groceries, per person per day | A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Litre of fuel | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Arriving via Lilydale Road, turn into King Street or you can drive past the town without noticing it.
- Forest walks start off unsealed logging roads: get a map and check conditions before you go.
- Mobile coverage is patchy on the forest roads and around Cuckoo Falls.
- Fuel and food options are limited after about 18:00; fill up in Launceston if you arrive late.Fuel and food options are limited after about 6:00 PM; fill up in Launceston if you arrive late.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
Embassy
No consulates in town; the nearest are in Hobart and Melbourne.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Redline coach, Launceston → Scottsdale: about A$20–30 (≈ US$14–20), about 1 h (check)
- Hire car, one day: A$60–140 (≈ US$40–95) plus fuel
- Bridestowe entry: a few dollars in season
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the Woolies? — Where is the supermarket?
- Is this the Bridport road? — Is this the road to Bridport?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
Fuel up and buy food before 18:00; options are limited after that.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Scottsdale. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LST: hire-car pickup times, last Redline coach, taxi fallback.
- Walking cluster for the town centre with rescue anchors: Northeast Park, King Street, the pub.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Bridestowe, Northeast Park, Cuckoo Falls) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and road-closure fixtures so forest-walk days can go green or grey.
Sources
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