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Peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia
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Tasman and South East is a region to the east of Hobart, in the Australian state of Tasmania. Geographically it forms part of Southern Tasmania. Tasman and South East is really two regions, both sparsely populated and close enough that they are often viewed together - turrakana / Tasman Peninsula, and the South East, roughly corresponding to the Tasman and Sorell local government areas. The two major population centers are Sorell and Nubeena.
A small cafe by the beach, with a small but good menu.
A small bakery, which despite its confusing name, is in Dodges Ferry. Scallop pies are popular locally.
Rebuilt after a fire, the bakery offers pies, fish and chips, icecreams and so on. The pies are the showpiece.
The impressive Victorian Dunalley Hotel was built in 1892, and was owned by one family for nearly half its history. Today it is a seafood and counter meal restaurant.
Located in the former fish canning wharf building, the Cannery is a modern cafe/restaurant with water views. Specialises in seafood.
A local vineyard with attached restaurant and wine tasting.
A boutique small goods and grocer. A wide range of local cheeses, dips, wines, and also basic staples are available. Also features a post office.
The Hobart International Airport is close by at Cambridge, and bus services run from Hobart to Sorell. The Tasman Highway (A3) connects the region to Hobart and the midlands.
Read in the guideThe area is connected by the Arthur Highway (A9) which runs most of the length of the region, from Sorell to Nubeena. There are few bus services and no taxi service, so the area is best traveled by car.
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Hobart (Cambridge) · International · HBA
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center of the Tasman Peninsula and the closest town to the world heritage-listed Coal Mines Historic Site (part of Australian Convict Sites).
largest town.
Southern Beaches of Sorell are a group of communities south east of the town of Sorell, Tasmania, in Tasman and South East region is a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities.
Australia's best preserved convict site that makes up one of the eleven world heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites
home of the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
includes the well known shack community of "Doo Town"
a small 100-km2 park stretching the Tasman Peninsula's coastline
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