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  • Spotted-Tail Quol, Eastern Quol (dark) Eastern Quol (light), Tasmanian Devil

    Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

    Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Established in 1848 and conveniently located opposite Constitution Dock, in the centre of Hobart, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a great place to discover Tasmania’s unique history. Covering natural history, aboriginal and European settlement to Antarctic exploration, there is something here to interest everyone. There is even a…

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  • Antarctic Exploration Vessel Nella Dan Maritime Museum of Tasmania

    Maritime Museum of Tasmania

    Maritime Museum of Tasmania If you have an interest in maritime history, then the Maritime Museum of Tasmania is a great place to spend an hour. Located next to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and opposite Constitution dock it is easy to get to. During our visit, the second floor was undergoing renovations, which…

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  • Bronze Sculpture at the Dog Line

    The Dog Line Eaglehawk Neck Tasmania

    The dog line was established to prevent prisoners escaping the Port Arthur penal site. The narrowest point on Eaglehawk Neck was chosen and dogs were spaced here held in place by chains. The only indication that the dogs were here is a life sizes bronze sculpture. The dog certainly looks vicious, baring its teeth while…

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