Peter Murrell Conservation Area

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The Peter Murrell Conservation Area is located in Huntingfield, Tasmania, approximately 15 km south of the state's capital city, Hobart. The conservation area has an area of 135 ha and is one of three reserves within the Peter Murrell Reserves. Also within these reserves are the Peter Murrell State Reserve and a Public Reserve. These reserves and the Conservation Area lie at the base of the Tinderbox Peninsula, between the suburbs of Kingston, Howden and Blackman's Bay. The Peter Murrell Conservation Area surrounds the northern, western and southern sides of the Peter Murrell State Reserve. ()

Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Elevation: 151 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°0'17"S, 147°17'46"E

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Peter Murrell Conservation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Channel Court Shopping Centre, Margate Train, Shot Tower, Taroona.

2.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Channel Court Shopping Centre, Kingston
53 min walk • Channel Court is a sub regional shopping centre located on the Channel Highway, Kingston, Hobart, Tasmania. For many years the shopping centre was considered very small but adequate to the needs of the local population.
1.6 miSW
43°1'7"S • 147°16'12"E
Margate Train, Margate
42 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
3.8 miNE
Tower, Lookout, Historical place
Shot Tower, Hobart
98 min walk • The Shot Tower in Hobart, Australia, is an intriguing historical edifice that offers a glimpse into the industrial past of the region. Erected in 1870, this tower stands at 48 meters tall and is a significant landmark in the city's skyline.
4.7 miNE
City, Tower, Playground
Taroona
121 min walk • Taroona is a major residential suburb approximately 15 minutes drive from the centre of Hobart, Tasmania on the scenic route between Hobart and Kingston. Although on the edges of the City of Hobart, Taroona is actually part of the municipality of Kingborough.
7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cathedral Rock
180 min walk • Cathedral Rock is a towering dolerite rock formation located in Wellington Park in south-eastern Tasmania. Reaching a height of approximately 880 metres and accessed through a challenging walk, the craggy summit offers expansive views of southern Tasmania, particularly the Huon Valley and the Channel region.
2.1 miNE
Beach
Kingston Beach, Kingston
55 min walk • Kingston Beach is a residential locality in the local government area of Kingborough in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 2 kilometres south-east of the town of Kingston.
2.3 miSW
43°1'47"S • 147°15'54"E
Channel Museum, Margate
60 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.6 miNE
Street
Algona Road, Hobart
16 min walk • Algona Road is a major link road, connecting the residents of Blackmans Bay to Kingston in Southern Tasmania, Australia. The road was constructed in 1986 as a two lane road, with provision for a second carriageway when needed.
2.3 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Kingborough Sports Centre, Hobart
60 min walk • The Kingborough Sports Centre, is a multi-purpose sports venue located in the southern Hobart suburb of Kingston. The centre was opened on 19 May 1979 and since opening has become a vital part of the Kingborough Community.
4.7 miSW
Town
Snug
120 min walk • One of the main attractions in Snug is Snug Falls, a breathtaking waterfall nestled in the Snug Tiers Nature Recreation Area. Visitors can take a leisurely hike through the lush forest to reach the falls, where they can marvel at the cascading waters and enjoy a...