Near Hobart |
Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 5 km | Faces: East into the Derwent River | Length: 1 km
Original people: The Aboriginal Mouheneenner band lived in Cornelian Bay area for 8000 years – shell middens can still be seen at the top of the low cliffs of Cornelian Point (north), as well as other interesting geological features.
Cornelian Bay is close to Hobart with many attractions. While not recommended for swimming it has great foreshore walks, an excellent playground, BBQ facilities and good amenities. It also backs onto an open oval for other activities. Great views of the bridge and river. Birds including ducks often present, but please do NOT feed them, like us, white bread and chips are not good for their health!
Boathouse Restaurant and Kiosk has great meals and takeaways. Cornelian Bay is an ideal spot for a picnic with its large open grass areas.
