Glenorchy
Adjoining
Hobart,
Glenorchy
is a
major
City
with
strong
industrial
and
commercial
bases.
The
city
has
captivating
views
of the
forested
Wellington
Ranges
and
the
Derwent
River.
The
settlement
began
at O'Briens
Bridge
in 1809,
near
the
present
city
centre
and
was
predominantly
a rural
town
until
the
1930's,
with
the
establishment
of the
Electolytic Zinc
Company
at Risdon
and
Cadbury's
confectionary
factory
at Claremont.
These
developments
resulting
in a
population
explosion
from
18 000
in the
1950's
to over
40 000
in the
70's.
The
town
was
granted
city
status
in 1964,
becoming
Tasmania's
third
city.
New
Norfolk
New
Norfolk
offers
a combination
of picturesque
scenery,
history
and
modern
services
and
is the
major
town
in the
Derwent
River
Valley.
Attractions
include:-
many
fine
examples
of colonial
architecture,
Salmon
Ponds,
where
the
first
trout
in the
southern
hemisphere
were
raised
and
for
the
more
adventurous
jet
boat
rides
on the
Derwent
River.
Kingston
Situated
11km
south
of Hobart,
the
picturesque
beach
was
discovered
by botanist
Robert
Brown
in 1804
and
the
first
settlement
was
named
Browns
River.
The
town
is the
administrative
centre
of the
Kingborough
Municipal
Area,
and
a resort
and
commuter
suburb
for
workers
in Hobart.
Of interest
is the
Federal
Government's
Antarctic
research
headquarters
which
have
an interesting
display and
is open
to the
public
during
the
week.
Huonville
Located
48km
south
of Hobart,
Huonville
is a
pretty
town
set
amongst
green
pastures
and
orchids
and
is the
commercial
centre
of the
Huon
Valley.
The
Huon
River,
discovered
by French
Admiral
D'Entrecasteaux
in 1792
provided
transport
for
produce
and
timber
in the
early
years
of settlement.
The
town
was
named
after
the
valuable
soft
wood,
Huon Pine,
which
was
discovered
in the
area.
Richmond
Located
26km
north
of Hobart,
the
old
world
village
of Richmond
is rich
in history
and
heritage
and
contains
the
oldest
bridge
and
earliest
catholic
church
in Australia,
as well
as a
perfectly
preserved
colonial
gaol.
Richmond's
centerpiece
is the
magnificent
bridge,
built
by convicts
in 1823-25
with
no ornamental
finesse
but
having
lots
of charm.
Legend
has
it that
the
ghost of overseer
Simeon
Groover
haunts
the
bridge.
The
gaol,
built
in 1825
to house
the
gangs
of convicts
used
as labour
in the
area
and
prisoners
in transit,
has
been
restored
and
is now
a major
tourist
attraction.
Geeveston
Located
71km
south-west
of Hobart,
Geeveston,
is an
important
tourism
service
centre.
Surrounded
by eucalypts
and
rain
forests
the
town
has
had
a long
association
with
the
forestry
industry.Geeveston
was
first
settled
in 1842,
with
the
arrival
of the
Geeves
family
from
England,
after
whom
it takes
its
name.
Geeveston
has
most
southerly
local
government
area which
takes
in Macquarie
Island
1300km
to the
south.
The
island
is almost
half
way
to Antarctica
and
is a
base
for
Antarctic
research
and
a State
reserve.
Dover
Situated
81km
south
of Hobart,
Dover
is a
popular
tourist
resort
which
offers
safe
beaches
and
sheltered
waters
for
yachts.
The
town
was
originally
named
Port
Esperance,
after
one
of the
ships
of French
Admiral
Bruni
D'Entrecasteaux
in 1792.
This
is the
name
now
given
to the
Bay,
and
the
three
islands
in the
bay
are
called
Faith, Hope,
and
Clarity.
Originally
servicing
the
timber
industry
the
main
industries
today
are
Atlantic
salmon
fishing
farms,
fruit
growing
and
fishing.
There
are
amenities
including
a boat
ramp,
supermarkets
and
a large
range
of accommodations.
