Austins Ferry is the suburb of parks, with more green areas than most
other suburbs in Australia. Close by are
family favourites Cadburys chocolate factory, bowling and golf facilities,
Alpenrail model railway and Bonorong Park. For parents
there is Moorilla winery, Richmond, Salmon ponds and
the beautiful Derwent valley a short distance away.
History of Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry is steeped in history being the site of the first ferry
across the Derwent river before a causeway was built at Bridgewater and there
are a number of old buildings in the area including what is reputed to be the
second oldest in Australia still standing. (More information
on Austins Ferry)
Landmark in Austins Ferry
Some famous landmarks in Austins Ferry include; Austins cottage, The old
stone wall, Austin park, Weston
park, Shoobridge park and Poemena reserve.
Shopping in Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry has several shops including a small supermarket and wood
fired pizza business. Public transport is easily accessed and a
Woolworths-Safeway Shopping Centre is less than one kilometre away.
Restaurants &
Cafes in Austins Ferry
In Austins Ferry there is a wood fired pizzeria. Just down the road in Claremont there is a good
Chinese restaurant and an Italian restaurant over the road.
Sports &
Fitness in Austins Ferry
Claremont golf club,
Roddman bowling club, Large slide in Poimena reserve, Poimena disc golf course
Transport in Austins Ferry
A regular bus service runs right through Austins Ferry on the main
road.
Transportation in
Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry is about 15 km for the Hobart CBD and about the same
distance from New Norfolk
Real Estate &
Design in Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry offers a range of fully furnished luxury and spacious
holiday homes and cottages. Available for both short and long term holiday
accommodation, properties in Austins Ferry suits both short term holiday
seekers and long term relocations to Tasmania. (Buy and sell Properties)
Schools,
Institutions, Hospitals in Austins Ferry
St. Virgils catholic college, Claremont primary and high
school and Claremont college.