Smithton is a town in the far north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Bass Highway, 85 km north-west of Burnie. It has a population of 3500 (1991 census) and is the administrative centre of the Municipality of Circular Head.
The economy is agriculture based, with beef, pigs and dairy farming being heavy contributors, as well as fishing, and dolomite mining.
Smithton has thrived in recent years, despite its remote location compared to the major cities, towns and highways.
By 1880 Smithton had its own school and by 1904 the industry in the area had diversified sufficiently for the Duck River Butter Factory (to meet the requirements of local dairy farmers) to be built.
Smithton is the centre of one of Australia's largest timber processing districts.
Smithton is the last major township on the north coast and the visitor who stays there may well want to visit the Milkshakes Hills Forest Reserve which is located 45 km south of the town.
(pop ~3500) is the largest and oldest established town on Tasmania's far north-west coast, known as the Circular Head region.
Smithton is in the forefront of the area's dairy farming and vegetable growing activities, and processing of these products is an important part of the local economy.
Smithton is also known for its flwood forests to the north-east, and forestry reserves to the north and west.
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