Coastal Views
By Mandy Macintyre
The Wombat Waddle 6 and 12-hour Bush Rogaine will be happening on Saturday 28th November, 2026
Have you ever wondered where Abel Tasman's expedition in 1642, with the ships Heemskirk and Zeehaen landed on Tasmanian Soil?
Tasman Bay (aka Monument Bay) is on private land, so this may be your only opportunity to visit this historic site, whilst exploring the diverse vegetation and topography of this waterside property. There are secluded bays, beaches, sea cliffs, dams and marshlands. Mountains, hills, gullys, rocky ground and amazing views with water on three sides of the property. There are lots of forestry roads for easy running and/or navigation, but there is some dense vegetation too!
You are almost guaranteed to see Wombats and stunning birdlife, including at least 10 pairs of Eagles, as well as Wallaby’s, Possums, Echidna and Tasmanian Devils.
The map is mostly private land owned by the Dunbabin family and also some Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) land. Bangor is a mixture of native vegetation, native forests, native conservation reserves and sown pasture for grazing. The property also has extensive irrigation and includes a vineyard producing premium wines.
For more history on the property visit the Bangor Vineyard Shed history web page.
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