Small cottages set amongst idillic grassy slopes in a coastal setting. Calm water surrounds what looks like a small village and there is dappled evening sun
Photo - Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum 2 (photograph: Sean Scott Photography)

Expressions of interest now open for Low Head Historic Site

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​​Expressions of Interest are now open for the future use and operation of the Low Head Historic Site​. This rare opportunity to manage the site hasn’t been available for over a decade.

We are looking for proponents who will bring new ideas, investment and vision to one of Tasmania’s most distinctive and recognisable heritage locations.

The Low Head Historic Site offers:

  • a rich and immersive experience of Tasmania’s maritime past 

  • unique visitor accommodation

  • an onsite café

  • a landscape that reflects Tasmania's important seafaring history

Applicants are expected to demonstrate their:

  • vision for the site’s future​

  • practical skills and experience

  • financial capacity to successfully operate a complex tourism and heritage venture

  • ​understanding of the historical significance of Low Head

  • a commitment to working collaboratively with the dedicated volunteers of the Low Head Pilot Station Museum

Interested proponents are invited to submit an Expression of Interest which will be assessed by an evaluation panel who will recommend a preferred proponent. An appropriate lease will be negotiated reflecting the preferred proponent's vision for the site in concert with heritage, community and partnership requirements.

The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026.

More information about the Expression of Interest, including how to apply, is available on the Tasmanian Government Tenders website.

Published 18/05/2026