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“Hi, I'm Shannon, during the summer of 2011 as a bursary student with Forestry Tasmania, I took the challenge to visit Forestry Tamania's 52 visitor sites.
Scamander Forest Reserve can be accessed from the south end of Scamander by taking the Upper Scamander/Trout Creek Reserve turnoff. This reserve is also referred to as Trout Creek and only takes about 15 minutes to reach.
The area is popular for many different recreational activities. It is located on the banks of the Scamander River making it a popular spot for fishing, and just peering through the gaps in the jetty I could see dozens of fish. Some of the common fish species up this way are bream, trout (hence trout creek) and sometimes mullet, cocky, salmon and trevalla.
Located just next to the jetty is a boat ramp, and if you are staying in Scamander and have a boat, you can leave the car behind and get to this reserve via the river. It was such a calm day when I visited that the whole river was mirror like, and made for some lovely photos with the reflections of the trees and sky.
There are several BBQ and picnic facilities dotted around the site, and it is a great spot for a day trip, but camping is also permitted but like the Griffin Camping area, it works on a first come, first served basis. If you continue past the main camping site, there is a second alcove with a separate toilet for some more space.
So if you love the east coast, and are looking for a great central location not far from town, I think this would be perfect for you. I think it gets pretty popular around the big holidays, but the more the merrier, and from my experience as a kid, it was always great fun making new friends over the summer while camping.
GPS Coordinates :
LAT : 41°25'19.83"S
LON : 148°12'13.36"E
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The upper reaches of the Scamander River are famous for their bream and trout fishing. Mullet, cocky salmon and trevally can also be caught there. Take a seat on the retaining wall, cast your line and see if you get a bite.
The reserve is about 6km up the river and is accessible by boat from Scamander. A boat ramp and jetty have been provided for fisherman and other maritime visitors.
There is space here for tents and caravans, Camping is on a 'first come, first served' basis. The sites are popular, especially at weekends, so be there early.
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