Explore Otago in Australia
Otago in the region of Tasmania is a town in Australia - some 529 mi or ( 851 km ) South of Canberra , the country's capital city .
Current time in Otago is now 10:49 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Hobart " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Warrane, Taroona, Risdon, Glenorchy, and Cambridge. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Warrane . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Otago ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Discover Tasmania TV Commercial and Promo - 2010
A World Apart Not A World Away ..
Derwent Valley Railway charter train
Tasmanian Transport Museum locomotive Y4 leads Derwent Valley Railway's Y2 and train between Derwent Park and Sunderland Street in preparation for an evening charter trip on 1 March 2003. This was Y4' ..
Stuart MacGill wines about Moorilla
If you head to Moorilla, be prepared for one of the most spectacular museums in Australia... and the pink fizz... YUM! ..
Steven and Chris Get Wild: Episode 5
Rediscover art in all its many forms as Steven and Chris meander through Hobart's unique Museum of Old and New Art. Video content provided by CBC ..
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Bowen Bridge
The Bowen Bridge is a four-lane road bridge crossing the Derwent River in Tasmania, Australia. The Bridge lies on the river approximately half way between the Tasman Bridge and the Bridgewater Bridge. The Bridge links the East Derwent Highway with the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy some 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Hobart. The Bowen Bridge was built with Federal funds following the collapse of the Tasman Bridge in 1975.
Located at -42.82 147.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Dowsing Point, Tasmania
Dowsing Point is a locality of the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Glenorchy and encompasses the area of land North-East of Goodwood protruding into the River Derwent. It includes the land feature Dowsings Point which marks the north of the entrance to Prince of Wales Bay. Dowsing Point is best known as the western land-end of the Bowen Bridge (Goodwood Road), an arterial road linking the Brooker Highway with the East Derwent Highway.
Located at -42.82 147.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Derwent Entertainment Centre
Derwent Entertainment Centre (DEC) is a the largest indoor arena in Tasmania and the multi-purpose arena is the primary venue in Hobart for large indoor functions/events. It was constructed in 1989 and is situated in between the waterfront of the River Derwent, the Brooker Highway and Tattersalls Park. The DEC can hold up to 7,500 people for events such as concerts with a seating capacity of 5,400.
Located at -42.82 147.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Risdon Cove
Risdon Cove is located on the east bank of the Derwent River, approximately 7 kilometres north of Hobart, Tasmania. It was the site of the first British settlement in Van Diemen's Land, now Tasmania, the smallest Australian state. The cove was named by John Hayes, who mapped the river in the ship Duke of Clarence in 1794, after his second officer William Bellamy Risdon. In 1803 Lieutenant John Bowen was sent to establish a settlement in Van Diemen's Land.
Located at -42.82 147.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Goodwood, Tasmania
Goodwood is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Glenorchy. The small residential suburb starts just south-east of the Brooker Highway and Goodwood Road junction. It is best known for its annual Christmas light decorations. Most houses in Goodwood were built in the 1950s as public housing. The suburb is also home to light industry and docks. An Anglican Church and two Primary Schools are also located in the suburb.
Located at -42.83 147.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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