Full divestment

Community information session

Defence held information sessions in Tasmania in April 2026 to engage with the community on the Defence Audit and divestment of sites. Community members shared valuable local insights and feedback with Defence. This feedback will help inform transition planning and next steps.

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Functions

Buckland Military Training Area is used for training and exercises. The vast majority of the site is owned by the Tasmanian Government under lease and licence to Defence.

This training area includes ranges, camping facilities and driver training areas.

Address

Tasman Highway 
Buckland TAS 7190

Size

22,305 hectares

Factsheet

Buckland Military Training Area estate audit factsheet (PDF, 116.58 KB)

Contacts

Community engagement

estate.engagement​@defence.gov.au

General enquiries

delivering.the.future.estate​@defence.gov.au

Buyer enquiries

Condition of sale will be subject to the divestment process. Potential buyers should visit the Department of Finance site for more information.