Tasman Bridge, Steel bridge in Hobart, Australia.
The Tasman Bridge extends 1,417 meters across the Derwent River, featuring five traffic lanes and two pedestrian paths at 46 meters above water level.
After its 1964 completion, the bridge suffered a major collapse in 1975 when the SS Lake Illawarra struck its pylons, leading to a three-year reconstruction period.
The structure bears the name of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who became the first European to reach Tasmania during his 1642 expedition.
The bridge carries 67,000 vehicles daily between central Hobart and its eastern suburbs, where the international airport and Bellerive Oval stadium stand.
The bridge foundations reach extraordinary depths, with some pillars extending more than 91 meters below ground level to connect with the bedrock.
Location: Hobart
Inception: August 1964
Official opening: March 29, 1965
Height: 60.5 m
Length: 1,395 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Address: Tasman Hwy, Montagu Bay TAS 7018, Australia 7018 Montagu Bay
Phone: +611300139933
Website: https://transport.tas.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -42.86500,147.34250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
Tasmania offers national parks, geological formations, and historical sites. This Australian island features natural gorges, white sandy beaches, mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors can discover 19th-century penitentiaries, botanical gardens, museums, and wildlife reserves. Endemic wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and pademelons, can be observed in several sanctuaries. National parks allow for hiking, skiing, and river exploration.
Hobart Zoo
1 km
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
988 m
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
2.1 km
Government House, Hobart
794 m
Hobart Cenotaph
1.5 km
Hope and Anchor Tavern
2 km
Theatre Royal, Hobart
1.9 km
Hobart Synagogue
2 km
Brooke Street Pier
2.3 km
General Post Office, Hobart
2.2 km
Elizabeth Street Mall
2.2 km
Hobart Town Hall
2.2 km
NAB House
2.2 km
Ingle Hall
2.1 km
Avalon Theatre, Hobart
2.3 km
Hobart City Hall
2 km
Trafalgar Building
2.3 km
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
2.2 km
Bellerive Beach
2.3 km
Old Government House, Hobart
2.2 km
The Hedberg
1.9 km
Hobart Convict Penitentiary
1.9 km
Colonial Mutual Life Building
2.2 km
Self portrait, Louis and Joe
2 km
Marine Board Building
2.2 km
Footsteps Towards Freedom
2 km
Penitentiary Chapel
1.9 km
Domain House
1.6 kmReviews
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