Northeast Park Camping Ground

Blue Metal Cycling is proud and excited to invite you on our six day tour of exploration and indulgence. This is really one you will never forget. Departing from the centre of the North East, Scottsdale and finishing at the Mountain Biking mecca ‘Blue Derby’, enjoy high alpine plateaus, temperate rainforest, coastal vistas, beach walks, waterfalls, a rest day at an East Coast resort. It is all you could imagine from a Tasmanian gravel tour.

The Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre is located in the towns historic old courthouse. The experienced team at the centre are ready to assist with whatever information you may require planning your holiday in the area. Looking for bushwalking, camping, beaches, accommodation, attractions? The team are able to assist with it all. The centre has a wide range of souvenirs and general items are also available at the centre. Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre is open 362 days a year (not Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Good Friday) from 9am - 3pm summer 10am - 3pm winter (flexible in winter due to conditions and lower numbers). A wide range of maps and brochures are available. Secure bicycle storage also available while you take a break and explore the town. Cyclists can refill water bottles or recharge phones free of charge in the centre. There is also free Wi-Fi available.

The House Paddock is an artisan grocer, homewares and cafe store which prides itself on providing quality produce, products and service. Stocking a range of locally and Tasmanian creations and quality international offerings. The team at The House Paddock is passionate about surrounding ourselves with quality products, promoting local opportunities and ensuring strong Australian food pathways for generations to come. We work consistently to find new and exciting produce and homewares for your home. The owners, Fiona and Scott Auton have been involved in and around agriculture all their lives. They both come from proud farming families, which is why they are so passionate about sustainable food pathways. Knowing where your food comes from together with the development of opportunities in rural communities is why they have created The House Paddock. Together, with their three children they are committed to the northeast of Tasmania and the possibilities it holds for them together. Choose from a range of light menu options that changes daily. Also, home to a range of homemade cakes, muffins and dessert options. The team who created the menu are a collective of experienced mums and people who just love to cook. We’ve been receiving ‘constructive’ feedback on our recipes for years! Open 7 days a week, the perfect base for your northern Tasmanian adventures.