DUNALLEY - TASMANIA - 7177

The Denison Canal & bridge.		 Population: 300,  
Elevation: 11m
Latitude: -42.5300,   Longitude: 147.4900
Location:   60km east of Hobart
Highway:Arthur Hwy A9 
Nearest Major Town: Hobart
Nearest Airport: Hobart
Touring Area: Tasman Peninsula
Main street of Dunalley.
Located on the narrow isthmus connecting Forestier Peninsula, Dunalley is a thriving fishing village.
Dunalley was severely affected by bushfires in 2013 and is still recovering.

Dunalley is at the head of the Forestier Peninsula and the mainland in the Tasman Peninsula area of south east Tasmania and the gateway to the convict heritage of the Port Arthur region.
Dunalley is dependent on fishing and tourism and is a service centre for rural industry in the surrounding hinterland.
The Denison canal runs parallel to the main street and links Blackman and Federick Henry Bays. The canal is spanned by a swing bridge over which the highway turns at right angles to the main street. There is an information board beside the canal explaining its development and the time saving the canal created for travellers between the two bays.
One of my favourite bakeries is in Dunalley. It was burned down during the 2013 bushfires but has now re-opened in the main shopping complex in the town. Your support of any of the businesses in the town will help the recovery.
There is no accommodation in the town but there is an hotel across the bridge overlooking the town. Fresh seafood, including lobsters and scallops, is available in season from outlets near the wharf.

  • The Tasman Monument
  • The Denison Canal
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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Port Arthur Visitor Information centre
    Port Arthur Historic Site.
    Ph: 6251 2371


    HOW TO GET THERE:
  • By car along the Tasmsn Hwy to Sorell then south east along the Arthur Hwy.
  • Light Plane to Sorell then coach.
  • Tours to Port Arthur pass through Dunalley.
  • Coach
    Coach Operators
    Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000
    Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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