Ulverstone
Substantial and important tourist destination on the North Coast.
Located 19 km west of Devonport and 125 km north west of Launceston, Ulverstone is a major tourist destination on the mouth of the Leven River. The area was largely overlooked by early Tasmanian settlers. It wasn't until 1840 that James Fenton settled in the area. His early attempts to farm the marshy land to the west of the Forth River (to the east of modern day Ulverstone) were fraught with problems. The soil was saline and substandard. He eventually moved to higher ground and was moderately successful remaining in the area until 1879 when he retired to Launceston.
Tourist Information
Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre
Car Park Lane
Ulverstone TAS 7315
Telephone: (03) 6425 2839
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