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The fishing wharf at
Dunalley
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Dunalley
Small
and unusual fishing village east of Hobart
Dunalley is a small fishing village 57 km east of
Hobart on the Arthur Highway. It is located on the narrow isthmus which
separates the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas from rest of Tasmania.
The Denison canal, with a swing bridge for road traffic, has been cut
between Dunalley Bay and Blackman Bay to allow boats easy access
between the two bays. It was originally hand dug. The project started
in 1901 and was completed in 1905. In 1965 a new hydraulic swing
bridge replaced the original bridge. Today it is common for
Sydney-Hobart yacht racers returning to Sydney to use the canal as a
convenient shortcut.
Things to see:
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Tasman Monument
In the centre of the town, just before the Dunalley
High School, is a sign which points visitors to the Tasman Monument.
This monument, which is near the town jetty, is a convenient substitute
for the more important monument located at Tasman Bay and virtually
inaccessible by anything other than boat. It was at Tasman Bay, near
Cape Paul Lamanon, that Abel Tasman and his crew became the first
Europeans to land on Tasmania. It was here that Tasman sent his
carpenter, Visscher, to name the territory Van Diemen's Land after the
Governor of Batavia. Neither Tasman nor his hapless carpenter had any
idea that they were claiming a small island.
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The Tasman Monument
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The monument in
Dunalley recalls the same event 'This monument was erected by the
Government of Tasmania in 1942 to commemorate the tercentenary of the
discovery of this island in 1642 by Hon. Abel Jans Tasman'. Fortunately
it is more conveniently located than the monument beyond the mouth of
Blackman's Bay.
Other Attractions
Apart from the monument and some attractive views
across Blackman's Bay there is little in Dunalley. The attractive St
Martins Church is located on the hill above the town.
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Hotels
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Dunalley Hotel
Arthur Hwy
Dunalley
TAS
7177
Telephone: (03) 6253 5101
Facsimile: (03) 6253 5399
Rating: ****
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Cottages & Cabins
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Fulham Shearers Quarters Holiday Cottages
"Fulham"
Dunalley
TAS
7177
Telephone: (03) 6253 5247
Rating: ***
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Potters Croft Holiday Cottage
Main Rd
Dunalley
TAS
7177
Telephone: (03) 6253 5469 or 0408 120 979
Facsimile: (03) 6253 5651
Rating: ****
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Restaurants
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Dunalley Hotel
Arthur Hwy
Dunalley
TAS
7177
Telephone: (03) 6253 5101
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