Tasmania location profile
Natone TAS 7321
Natone is a small rural locality in North West Tasmania known for its rolling farmland, forestry, and quiet country lifestyle. It offers a peaceful setting with easy access to services and jobs in nearby Ridgley and Burnie.
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Why families consider Natone
Predominantly a farming and forestry community with family owner-occupiers and tradespeople who commute to Burnie. Lifestyle is outdoorsy and community-minded, with a slower pace and strong connection to the land.
Amenities & services
- Local general store and services in nearby Ridgley
- Supermarkets and shopping centres in Burnie (e.g., Coles, Woolworths, Burnie Plaza)
- Medical facilities in Burnie (GP clinics and North West Regional Hospital)
- Cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Ridgley and Burnie
- Burnie Library (Burnie CBD)
- Wynyard Library (Wynyard)
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger train services
- Limited school bus and regional coach connections to Ridgley/Burnie
- Ridgley Highway (B18)
- Natone Road and Upper Natone Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Guide Falls Reserve for picnics and walking
- Ridgley Recreation Ground and local sports clubs
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden nearby
- Burnie Arts & Function Centre and cinema (in Burnie)
- Guide Falls Reserve (Ridgley)
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden (near Romaine/Burnie)
- Fernglade Reserve (Burnie)
Education context
No centres in Natone; childcare available in Ridgley and Burnie (long day care and family day care), with availability varying by centre.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus (West Park, Burnie)
- University of Tasmania – Newnham Campus (Launceston)