Mount Nelson Signal Station
Mount Nelson Signal Station, Nelson Road, Mount Nelson
Join Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service for a walking tour of historic Mount Nelson Signal Station and an insight into how it shaped the development of Hobart and Port Arthur from its establishment in 1811. Tour includes Truganini Park and walking track, which are critical habitat for the endangered swift parrot.
Tours: Saturday 12 November, 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Note: Please wear closed shoes suitable for bush walking
Location
Mount Nelson
Building Types
Cultural
Education
Landscape
Nautical
Architectural Periods
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1960)
Pre-separation Colonial (1836-1850)
Features
Heritage
History of Hobart
New to Program
Suitable for Children
Walking Tour
Accessibilities
Level Changes
Uneven Surfaces
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