Functions

Stony Head Training Area is located on the north-east coast of Tasmania comprising 5,335 hectares of Commonwealth owned land, and a further 107 hectares of land leased from Tasmania Government. The training area has been predominantly used for training since World War II.

This training area is used for live fire activities, navigation and defensive training.

Address

Beechford Road
Beechford TAS 7252 

Size

5,442 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

Stony Head Training Area estate audit factsheet (PDF, 114.45 KB)