Full divestment

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

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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Factsheet

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

Contacts

Community engagement

estate.engagement​@defence.gov.au

Defence general enquiries

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

Department of Finance enquiries

For divestment process feedback and future use options, visit the Department of Finance.