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George Town Destination Guide

Touring George Town in Australia

George Town in the region of Tasmania with its 4,268 citizens is located in Australia - some 421 mi or ( 678 km ) South of Canberra , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of George Town

Time in George Town is now 09:18 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Hobart " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Sidmouth, Rowella, Melbourne, Lefroy, and Hobart. Being here already, consider visiting Sidmouth . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for George Town ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Nikon D5000. Worth Buying?

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Our weekend trip to Low Head, Tasmania and going crazy as usual! Please visit us at www.narrazeevisuals.com ..

Fishing Trip Beauty Point Jan 21 - 2010

8:42 min by vk7ae
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Andre with John, fishing on the Tamar River near Bell Bay - Beauty Point area northern Tasmania. ..


Beauty Point Tasmania from www.JustTasmania.com

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Quik-pics of Beauty Point Tasmania from www.JustTasmania.com ..

Platypus House (Tasmania Dec-2010)

9:37 min by jq747
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This is a trip Platypus House at Beauty Point, Tasmania (Australia). This facility houses both platypuses and echidnas, two animal species which you'd swear were from another planet. The platypus view ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Star of the Sea College, George Town

Star of the Sea College is an Irish Catholic kindergarten through tenth grade school located in George Town, Tasmania.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.11 146.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: High schools in Tasmania

George Town, Tasmania

George Town is one of the larger towns in north-east Tasmania, on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Tamar River. At the 2006 census, George Town had a population of 4,266. It is the regional centre of the George Town Council local government area. George Town is one of the oldest European settlements in Australia. It was first settled in 1804, two years before the now much more important city of Launceston. George Town Post Office opened on 11 December 1822.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.10 146.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: 1804 establishments in Australia, Bass Strait, Tamar River

Low Head Lighthouse

Low Head Lighthouse is in Low Head, Tasmania, about 7 kilometres north of George Town on the east side of the mouth of the Tamar River. It was the third lighthouse to be constructed in Australia, and it is also Australia's oldest continuously used pilot station. This light is now unmanned and automated.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.08 146.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Bass Strait, Lighthouses in Tasmania, Maritime history of Australia, Northern Tasmania, Tamar River

Bell Bay, Tasmania

Bell Bay is an industrial centre and port located on the eastern shore of the Tamar River, in northern Tasmania, Australia. It lies just south of George Town.

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Located at -41.12 146.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Bass Strait, Ports and harbours of Tasmania, Tamar River, Towns in Tasmania

Kelso, Tasmania

Kelso is a populated place in northern Tasmania located west of George Town. It was settled in the early 19th century and is located on Kelso Bay, a small bay on the Tamar River. Kelso is known as a fishing resort for flathead, whiting and mullet. Kelso is also located near the Narawntapu National Park. At the 2006 census, Kelso had a population of 170.

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Located at -41.10 146.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Towns in Tasmania

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Historical Weather

temperature and rainfall during the year in George Town