- Address: Franklin Wharf, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
The bay of Sullivan is the place that can be called the "cradle" of Hobart : in 1804, the first Tasmanian settlement of Europeans was founded by David Collins at the confluence of the Derwent River into the ocean. He also gave the name of the bay - in honor of John Sullivan, who was the permanent deputy secretary of the colonies. The Tasmanian aborigines called this bay Nibiruner. In the XIX century, there were salt plants and slaughterhouses.
Sullivan's Bay today
In the Bay of Sullivan there is the Macquarie pier - the main sea gate of Hobart. It is from here that French and Australian ships go to Antarctica (for the latter, Hobart is a home port). Private vessels, and even cruise liners, come here. In the bay there are many historical buildings. For example - the building of the Parliament of Tasmania. It is located on the Parliament Square, which is currently being reconstructed (the work began in 2010). Also on the shores of the bay are the Art School of the University of Tasmania and the Art Gallery.
The bay of Sullivan is one of the favorite vacation spots of the inhabitants of Hobart. Here you can walk along the waterfront, do various water sports or sit in a restaurant - it is in the bay of Sullivan is the best restaurants and cafes of Hobart.
How do I get to Sullivan Bay?
You can walk to the bay from the city center on foot - either Via Elizabeth Street or via via Murrey Street. In the first case it will be necessary to pass 650 m, in the second - 800. It is possible to arrive and by public transport - it goes on Via Elizabeth Street.
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