Discover Scottsdale: Trails, summits and history

Scottsdale: Trails, summits and history

Scottsdale offers a range of very different travel experiences: the North East Rail Trail starts at the old railway station, Mount Stronach offers views over the town and surrounding landscape, and the Scottsdale RSL Military Museum focuses on military history. Little Rivers Brewing Co. adds beer, spirits and pizza to the mix. When planning your visit, you can therefore consider different interests rather than associating the town with just one activity.

A route starting at the old railway station

The North East Rail Trail officially starts at Scottsdale’s old railway station and can be used for cycling and walking. It is 26 kilometres long in one direction. This detail is important for planning: the figure refers to a one-way journey, not automatically a return trip. This makes the trail an option for anyone who wants to include a route with a stated distance in their trip. Cycling and walking are the two expressly mentioned ways to use it.

Mount Stronach and the summit views

The climb to the summit of Mount Stronach covers 5 kilometres there and back and takes 2.5 hours. From the summit, panoramic views extend across Scottsdale, farms, forest and Bass Strait. Here, the route and the views go hand in hand: the stated walking time helps with planning your day, while the panorama brings different aspects of the landscape into view. If you enjoy combining a specific viewpoint with physical activity, Mount Stronach is a clearly defined option.

The trail and summit climb can be compared using different planning details. The North East Rail Trail’s length is given for one direction, while the distance and duration for Mount Stronach refer to the return trip. This distinction is more useful than simply comparing the number of kilometres: it shows whether you are considering a one-way route or a summit hike with a stated round-trip distance.

Military history and notable places

The Scottsdale RSL Military Museum contains military memorabilia from conflicts including the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The centrepiece of the museum is an A2-295 UH-1H Iroquois helicopter associated with the Vietnam War. The collection thus includes memorabilia from several conflicts, while the helicopter gives it a particularly tangible focal point. For anyone interested in material evidence of military history, this exhibit is a striking point of reference.

The ANZAC Walk of Honour is opposite the museum. The Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre is housed in the historic old courthouse. These, too, are among Scottsdale’s named points of interest: a clearly located walk and a historic building. Together with the museum, they offer more options for travellers who also want to consider places and institutions connected with history alongside trails and landscapes.

Beer, spirits and pizza

Little Rivers Brewing Co. offers another side of the town: you can enjoy beers and spirits on site or buy them to take away. Tasting paddles featuring beer or spirits are also available, as is a selection of pizzas. So it is not just the drinks on offer that are specified; food is part of the selection too. If you want to explore Scottsdale while taking different interests into account, tasting and pizza are also options in their own right, alongside the trail, the summit and the museum.

Discover more destinations: West Kentish, Mole Creek, Fitzgerald, Pipers Brook, Bicheno, Sandford, Glaziers Bay, Corinna.

For the main travel overview: Tasmania.