Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory

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The Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory is a radio astronomy based observatory owned and operated by University of Tasmania, located 20 km east of Hobart in Cambridge, Tasmania. It is home to three radio astronomy antennas and the Grote Reber Museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°48'18"S, 147°26'20"E

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Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Bridge, Tasman Bridge, Bellerive Oval, Eastlands Shopping Centre.

4.9 miN
Bridge
Richmond Bridge, Richmond
126 min walk • The Richmond Bridge is a heritage listed arch bridge located on the B31 in Richmond, 25 kilometres north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest stone span bridge in Australia.
6.3 miSW
Bridge
Tasman Bridge, Hobart
160 min walk • Spanning the Derwent River, the Tasman Bridge is an iconic feature of Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. This vital structure not only serves as a key transportation link connecting the eastern and western shores of Hobart but also stands as a testament...
6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
153 min walk • Bellerive Oval, known as Blundstone Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a premier sports venue nestled in the scenic city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. This iconic stadium offers a stunning backdrop of the River Derwent and the picturesque Mount Wellington, providing...
5.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastlands Shopping Centre, Hobart
142 min walk • Eastlands Shopping Centre stands as the largest shopping complex in Hobart, Tasmania, and a central hub for both locals and visitors looking for a comprehensive retail experience. Strategically located in the suburb of Rosny Park, Eastlands has been serving the...
4.7 miN
Historical place, Specialty museum, Architecture
Richmond Gaol, Richmond
121 min walk • The Richmond Gaol is a convict era building and tourist attraction in Richmond, Tasmania, and is the oldest intact gaol in Australia. Building of the gaol commenced in 1825, and predates the establishment of the penal colony at Port Arthur in 1833.
4.4 miE
Bridge
Mcgees Bridge, Hobart
113 min walk • McGee's Bridge is a road bridge that carries the Tasman Highway across Pitt Water, near Sorell in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia.
5.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shoreline Shopping Centre
139 min walk • Shoreline Plaza is a suburban shopping centre located on the corner of Clarence St and South Arm Highway in the suburb of Howrah on Hobart's Eastern Shore.
5.9 miSW
42°52'25"S • 147°22'5"E
Bellerive Yacht Club, Hobart
152 min walk • Sailing, Historic walking areas, Historical place
5.3 miE
Bridge
Sorell Causeway
137 min walk • The Sorell Causeway is a causeway that carries the Tasman Highway across Orielton Lagoon and Pitt Water, from the western side of Midway Point to Sorell in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia.
3.5 miE
42°48'59"S • 147°30'25"E
Tasmania Golf Club, Hobart
91 min walk • Golf
5.8 miSW
Art gallery, Farm, Universities and schools
Rosny College, Hobart
149 min walk • Rosny College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Rosny Park, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1973, the college caters for approximately 1,000 students in Years 11 and 12.