Tasmania location profile
Riana TAS 7316
Riana is a quiet rural locality in North West Tasmania known for its rolling farmland, cool climate and close-knit community. It offers a country lifestyle within easy driving distance of coastal town amenities in Penguin and Ulverstone. Scenic hills, forests and caves nearby appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.
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Why families consider Riana
Predominantly farming families and long-term residents on larger blocks and lifestyle properties, with a mix of dairy, orchards and pasture. It suits buyers seeking space, tranquility and a self-sufficient lifestyle, with commuting to Penguin, Ulverstone or Burnie for work, school and shops.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths Ulverstone (King Edward St, Ulverstone)
- Coles Ulverstone (Reibey St, Ulverstone)
- Penguin Market (Penguin)
- Ulverstone Medical Centre (Ulverstone)
- North West Regional Hospital (Burnie)
- Penguin Pharmacy (Penguin)
- Penguin Beer Co (Penguin foreshore)
- Ulverstone Library, 11 King Edward St, Ulverstone
- Penguin Library (Service Centre), 71 Main Rd, Penguin
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger train services
- Intercity buses via Redline/Kinetic along the Bass Highway (stops in Penguin and Ulverstone)
- B17 Pine Road, C117 South Riana Road, and access to A2 Bass Highway on the coast
Lifestyle & recreation
- Riana Recreation Ground & Cricket Club
- Dial Range walking and mountain bike trails
- Gunns Plains Caves tours and picnic areas
- Penguin Sports Complex (nearby)
- Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre (nearby)
- Dial Range Regional Reserve
- Gunns Plains State Reserve
- Leven Canyon Regional Reserve
- Ferndene State Reserve (Penguin)
Education context
No centres in Riana; long day care, family day care and kindergartens available in Penguin and Ulverstone with moderate availability.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus, West Park, Burnie
- University of Tasmania – Newnham Campus, Newnham, Launceston