■ Visit historic Scottsdale, heart of the North East’s rich agricultural, dairying and forest region. Heritage buildings abound along King Street and surrounding areas.

■ Savour the flavours and enjoy country hospitality at a local pub, award-winning bakery or restaurant. Why not stay a night or two and explore the area?

■ Visit the Forest EcoCentre, an award-winning building showcasing Tasmania’s finest timbers, forest ecology and history of the North East through innovative architecture and interactive displays. Take your time and relax in the café.

■ At the Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre, within the Forest EcoCentre, helpful volunteers will assist with tours, accommodation and activities – and even make the bookings for you.

■ Take in the art gallery and the unique doll museum. Annually, around the June long weekend, Scottsdale celebrates art, craft and quilting with fine exhibitions.

■ Get up close and personal at the twilight horse race meeting in mid January. This is one of the few remaining country race meetings in Tasmania.

■ North East Park is the ideal family spot to picnic. Maybe spot a platypus, pademelon, wallaby or the rare burrowing crayfish. Camping is free!

■ For energetic walkers the half-day return walk to Mt Stronach’s summit provides panoramic views. Beautiful Cuckoo Falls, off the A3, offers another challenge – some sections require careful navigation.

■ Take the A3 scenic drive to the Mount Barrow Discovery Trail and Interpretation Centre. Turn off at Binghams Road in Nunamara. On your return enjoy the spectacular Sideling Lookout view.

■ For golfers the North East boasts one of the world’s best courses. Play historic Scottsdale then Bridport Let’s Go… at the Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links course.