Tasman Council is a relatively small local government area of 660 square kilometres located on the southeast of Tasmania and encompasses the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas.

As in many rural communities, the population is dispersed with the majority of people centred in and around the township of Nubeena and localities of White Beach, Port Arthur, Koonya, Taranna, Eaglehawk Neck and Murdunna.

The population is relatively stable at approximately 2,300, which swells to between 8,000 and 9,000 as a result of tourists and visitors during summer who come to enjoy favourable beaches and fishing areas as well as the many tourist attractions.

The Municipal Capital of Nubeena provides the region with a base including the Tasman District School, shops, medical services, and pharmacy, as well as emergency services.

The region boasts a number of boating and sporting clubs with tourism services catering for all ages and interests.  It is also a base for local crayfish, salmon and shellfish industry.

Tourism, agriculture, forestry and fishing are the major industries.  With tourism facilities, accommodation, cafes and restaurants providing services for visitors and residents.

The Port Arthur Historic Site is one of the State's major tourist attractions, and provides residents with free access year round.

In excess of 500,000 people visit Tasmania each year and of those, over 200,000 visit the Port Arthur/Tasman Region.

  Annual Plan 2008-2009

  Annual Plan 2008-2009 (997 kb)

Pirates Bay Visitor Zone Carpark Upgrades - Concept Drawings

pirates bay concept drawings (5257 kb)

Tasman Arch Upgrades - Concept Drawings

Pirates Bay Visitor Services Zone Upgrades - Concept Drawings (2348 kb)