Tasman Bridge - Hobart
Tasman Bridge is geographically located at latitude 42° 51' 53" South of the Equator and longitude 147° 20' 35" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Australia. Tasman Bridge connects Eastern Hobart with the Western side of Hobart. Construction of the Tasman Bridge commenced on May 1960 and the bridge was first opened to traffic (2 lanes only) on 18th August 1964. The bridge was completed with all four lanes operational on 23rd December 1964. On the evening of Sunday, 5th January 1975, the bulk ore carrier "SS Lake Illawarra" loaded with zinc concentrate, collided with the Tasman Bridge. Two piers collapsed along with 127 meters of decking. Four cars ran over the gap into the Derwent, five died. Seven crewmen from the "SS Lake Illawarra" also lost their lives. The Tasman Bridge took about two years to re-build. The Tasman Bridge was officially re-opened to the public on Saturday 8 October, 1977 It is by A3 Tasman Highway, near A3 Tasman Highway, near A3 Tasman Highway, near Domain Highway, near A3 Tasman Highway. The following locations related to it are represented by the nearest distances for a beam of light to travel and may not be nearest by road.
Kelso Sands Holiday Park is about 206.4km, Madsen Boutique Hotel is about 240.5km. These are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Tasman Bridge.
Eastlands Shopping Centre is about 2.8km, Derwent Entertainment Centre is about 8.1km, Northgate Shopping Centre is about 8.6km. These are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Tasman Bridge.
Port Arthur Penal Settlement is about 64.1km, Port Arthur Historic Site is about 64.6km, Basin Chairlift is about 159.5km, Cataract Gorge and First Basin is about 159.6km, Low Head Penguin Tours is about 210km. These are places of interest (attraction) located near Tasman Bridge.
Rose Bay High School is about 1.6km, Clarence City High School is about 5.3km, Cosgrove High School is about 7.3km, Springfield Gardens Primary School is about 7.7km, Newstead College is about 160.4km. These are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Tasman Bridge.