Eaglehawk Neck
in Tasman Peninsula of Tasmania, Australia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Devil's Kitchen (observation point, (2 mi)
  • BMR Station S73-1989 (observation point, (15 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.018 and 147.922 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 1' 4" and E 147° 55' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:55 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Australia/Hobart
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:55 am and 5:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.673 and -31.112 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vila do Corvo
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Eaglehawk Neck

Eaglehawk Neck in Tasman Peninsula (Tasmania) with it's 270 habitants is a town located in Australia about 538 mi (or 866 km) south of Canberra, the country's capital town.

Time in Eaglehawk Neck is now 04:55 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Australia / Hobart with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Eaglehawk Neck. The closest airport in Australia is Hobart International Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hobart, Currie, , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Mussel Boys

Address
3,9 mi
5927 Arthur Highway
7180 Taranna
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Norfolk Bay Convict Station

Address
3,7 mi
5862 Arthur Highway
7180 Taranna
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Port Arthur Historical Site - Tasmania

Published: July 13, 2013
Length: 48:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Holiday Hunter

Port Arthur is a small town and former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, in Tasmania, Australia. Port Arthur is one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and an open air...


Port Arthur Holiday Park

Published: January 15, 2013
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: escape2adventure2012

http://www.portarthurhp.com.au/ The Escape2 holiday park just around the corner from several great attractions. Local attractions we visited: http://www.portarthur.org.au/ - Port Arthur...


Explore Port Arthur with our range of fascinating guided tours

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 42:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Port Arthur Tasmania

Taking one or more of our fascinating guided tours will bring the history of Australia's convict heritage to life when you visit the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Our profession...


Port Arthur Historic Site visit planning information

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 22:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Port Arthur Tasmania

This is a compilation of several short videos offering information on how to get the very best from a visit to the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site in southern Tasmania.


Plan your visit to the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 05:20 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Port Arthur Tasmania

Everything you need to know to plan and get the very best experience from your visit to the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site in southern Tasmania, home of Australia's convict heritage.


Dine at Felons Bistro when you visit the Port Arthur

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 51:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Port Arthur Tasmania

Dine on fresh local Tasmanian produce at Felons Bistro when you visit the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania. Felons Bistro, on site at Port Arthur, is open nightly serving fresh local...


Port Arthur Kids Activities Tasmania

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LittleAusTravlr

Check out the great selection of kid's holiday activities available at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania. Part of our family holiday around Tasmania for http://www.littleaussietravellers.co...


Plan your visit to the Port Arthur Historic Site.wmv

Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Port Arthur Tasmania

A short slide show that offers an overview of the highlights of the various experiences and activities available at the Port Arthur Historic Site, a major cultural heritage and tourism attraction...


Port Arthur, Tasmania

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 23:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VideoVoyage.TV

Port Arthur is a small town and former penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, the island state of Australia. The town is about one and a half hours drive from the state capital...


Accommodation Port Arthur Tasmania - Caravan Parks Port Arthur - Port Arthur bed and breakfast

Published: May 02, 2014
Length: 53:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Harshana Jayanetti

http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday-accommodation/tasmania/south/port-arthur offer you accommodation in Port Arthur Tasmania including caravan parks in Port Arthur, bed and breakfast in Port...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Doo Town, Tasmania

Doo Town is a holiday village within the locality of Eaglehawk Neck near Port Arthur where the house names contain “doo”. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43|02|S|147|56|E|region:AU-TAS_type:city|| |primary |name= }}

Located at -43.0333, 147.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Tasmania

Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania

Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus connecting the Tasman Peninsula to mainland Tasmania. At the 2006 census, Eaglehawk Neck had a population of 269. Locally known as the Neck, the isthmus itself is around 400 metres long and under 30 metres wide at its narrowest point. It forms a natural gateway to the peninsula that was utilised by the British in 1830s, when a line of dogs was chained to posts across the neck to warn of any convicts attempting to escape the prison at Port Arthur.

Located at -43.0167, 147.926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
East Coast Tasmania, Towns in Tasmania

Taranna, Tasmania

Taranna is a hamlet on the Tasman Peninsula in southeastern Tasmania. It is noted for its picturesque Presbyterian church, and popular Tasmanian Devil Park. At the 2006 census, Taranna and the surrounding area had a population of 190.

Located at -43.05, 147.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Tasmania

Clydes Island

Clydes Island is an island in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Tasman Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania around the Tasman Peninsula, and is easily accessible from mainland Tasmania.

Located at -43, 147.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Tasmania

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Eaglehawk Neck