Somerset

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DISTANCES: Burnie 6Km

This township is situated on the Cam River at the junction of the Bass Highway and Murchison Highway to the west coast.

Somerset has become a satellite town of Burnie, 6 km to the east, with extensive residential and light industrial development. This includes timber and plywood mills and industrial machinery.

Motel & B&B accommodation is available.

The local Caravan Park includes a nursery, gallery and café and there are several BBQ and picnic spots along the river and beach.

RECREATION

Golf - Seabrook (18-hole), fishing, tennis, swimming.

Excellent beaches with a surf life saving club providing patrols over the summer.

The mouth of the Cam River is also popular for fishing.