Spiky Bridge
Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksBridges
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Duration: < 1 hour
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.

Top ways to experience Spiky Bridge and nearby attractions

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles389 reviews
Excellent
111
Very good
181
Average
85
Poor
7
Terrible
5

Karen J
Sydney, Australia94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
This place is situated at the dude of the main highway so you need to slow down so you don’t miss it. It is based in farming area. Great story of his the convicts built this bridge to give access to Swansea and Hobart. Well worth the visit.
Written 9 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,509 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Yet another fascinating stone bridge in Tasmania, built by hand, by convict labour.

This one is right next to the Tasman Highway, so you can’t really miss it when you’re on the road between Little Swanport & Swansea.

There’s a parking area just off the highway and, as usual in Tassie, an informative signboard.
Written 15 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

FyingKiwi
Christchurch, New Zealand1,132 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
A stone bridge that must look like no other and no one really knows why it has the spikes it has. Built by convicts in the mid nineteenth century to enable a coach road to connect towns to the north and south, it was built in a form that truly maintains its unique attraction now as much as it must have back then. Well worth visiting.
Written 17 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

AdamLeaves
Canberra, Australia532 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
The spikiness is trivial. The main attraction is that it’s a convict bridge constructed of rock. Seems pretty well made because it carried the road for a very long time. The signs don’t say much about the construction method which was disappointing but nonetheless worth a quick look in since it’s right next to the road.
Written 12 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

John S
Potters Bar, UK17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
If you happen to be driving this road going north to Swansea or heading down to Hobart from Freycinet this is worth stopping for. Great story at the side of the road worth 10-15 minutes of your time. Literally right next to the main road parking is free but no facilities at all.
Written 3 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

RetiredWazza
Daylesford, Australia749 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
The Convicts did it hard in making this bridge but the design left its mark, and still 200 years later we are stopping here.
Be careful in the wet but worth the visit and reading its history - fully understandable!
Written 24 June 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

ForeverYoung50
Sydney, Australia1,034 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2014 • Couples
Driving along the east coast highway near Swansea you can't help but come across the Spiky Bridge beside the road. It's different, and certainly catches your eye... so take a quick detour and drive over it or walk across it... heck, even perch on top of it! The views across the road of the ocean are also photo worthy! Best of all it's free!!
Written 10 April 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Hwy31
Australia142 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Couples
Keep an eye out for signs as it’s tucked away slightly off the road. An interesting but strange bridge - looking for nearby dinosaurs would be fun
Written 12 September 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Phil E
Port Macquarie, Australia2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
We stopped. It certainly lived up to it name. Nice way to break up the trip to Hobart. Car park was small. Especially when someone drove forward with a trailer on. Wish I could have stuck around to witness the struggle of them getting out. Would stop again
Written 6 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Esther L
Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Family
Historical place to visit. Wonderful architecture. Only a bridge with a write up about the bridge. Worth a quick drive by.
Written 11 December 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 377
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

SPIKY BRIDGE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

All things to do in Swansea
RestaurantsFlightsHoliday homesTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire