Port Sorell, Tasmania - Hobart
Port Sorell, Tasmania is geographically located at latitude 41° 10' 0" South of the Equator and longitude 146° 33' 0" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Australia. Port Sorell is a town on the north-west coast of Tasmania in Australia. It lies on the waterway of the same name, just off Bass Strait, 20 km east of Devonport. It has a small population of about 1500 people and is part of the Municipality of Latrobe. The town was originally a fishing and sealing port named Burgess, however the name was officially changed to Port Sorell (after Governor Sorell) in 1822. Things to see at Port Sorell: The Jetty: A popular haunt for people eager to catch some fish. The jetty can be accessed by the road beside the town's main caravan park. It offers good views across the water to Bakers Beach and Asbestos National Park which are well worth exploring although you have to leave Port Sorell and drive around the Port to the south and east to access the park. Watch House Hill: It might be better to describe it as Watch House sand dune. There was a time when there was an old gaol on top of this prominent sand dune. It was destroyed and today it has been replaced by the town's bowling green. Shearwater: After the rather sleepy experience of Port Sorell it is surprising to find Shearwater which has been developed in the past decade. It has a modern shopping centre, good access to the beaches - particularly Freers Beach - and the Shearwater Country Club is a very substantial and modern holiday destination. Leisure activities: Port Sorell is ideal for people seeking a quiet and uncomplicated holiday. There are walks along the beaches and in the nearby Asbestos National Park. There are a wide range of water activities available. And there is a sleepiness which is relaxing and pleasant. Today Port Sorell is one of many popular holiday resorts along the north coast of Tasmania. It is by B74 Port Sorell Road. The following locations related to it are represented by the an airplane flight paths route between two points and may not be nearest by road.
Kelso Sands Holiday Park is about 26.9km, Madsen Boutique Hotel is about 53.4km. These are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Port Sorell, Tasmania.
Derwent Entertainment Centre is about 201.3km, Northgate Shopping Centre is about 201.7km, Eastlands Shopping Centre is about 209.6km. These are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Port Sorell, Tasmania.
Low Head Penguin Tours is about 29.2km, Ulverstone Town Clock is about 41.6km, Cataract Gorge and First Basin is about 70.4km, Basin Chairlift is about 70.7km, Port Arthur Penal Settlement is about 263.1km. These are places of interest (attraction) located near Port Sorell, Tasmania.
Devonport High School is about 22.3km, Ulverstone High School is about 42.1km, Ulverstone Primary School is about 43km, Newstead College is about 73.9km, Cosgrove High School is about 202.6km. These are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Port Sorell, Tasmania.