Tasmania location profile
Redpa TAS 7330
Redpa is a tiny rural hamlet in far north-west Tasmania within the Circular Head municipality, set among dairy farms and rolling pasture. It offers quiet country living with easy access to wild coastlines and the Tarkine forests a short drive away.
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Why families consider Redpa
Predominantly a farming community with multi‑generation locals and a small number of tree‑changers; low-density homes on acreage, a practical, outdoorsy lifestyle, and strong community ties.
Amenities & services
- Redpa Primary School
- Supermarkets and retail in Smithton (e.g., Woolworths, local shops)
- Smithton District Hospital and health services
- Marrawah Tavern and local cafes; wider dining options in Smithton
- Fuel and basic services available in nearby townships (Edith Creek/Marrawah)
- Smithton Library, Emmett Street, Smithton
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Limited regional coach services between Smithton and Marrawah (weekday/school-day oriented)
- A2 Bass Highway; C213 South Road; C215 Trowutta Road and local rural roads
Lifestyle & recreation
- Surfing and beaches at Marrawah/Greens Beach
- Hiking at Trowutta Arch and Lake Chisholm
- Fishing/boating at Arthur River and West Inlet
- Community sport facilities in Smithton (ovals, courts, aquatic centre)
- Trowutta Arch State Reserve
- Lake Chisholm Forest Reserve
- Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area
- West Inlet Conservation Area
- Dip Falls & Big Tree Reserve (Mawbanna)
Education context
No dedicated centres in Redpa; long day care, family day care and OSHC available in Smithton, with limited vacancies and infant waitlists common.
- University of Tasmania (Cradle Coast Campus), West Park, Burnie (~115km east)
- University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus, Launceston (~230km east-southeast)