Pristine South Tasmania 2024 | Page 85 TASMANIA - KINGBOROUGH AND THE CHANNEL 3Climb Tasmania's 150 yr old Historic Shot Tower to beautiful 360° views 3See the 160 yr old (castle style) Shot Tower Residence 3Visit the History Museum & Art Gallery in the old Factory building 3Dine in The Tower Tearoom & Courtyard Garden, Specialising in Devonshire Teas/Coffees 3Souvenir & Gift shop 3Heritage Gardens, local Wildlife & Birdwatching 3Walking tracks to/from Kingston & Taroona beaches 3Functions, Children's Parties, Special Events 32 Free car parks The Shot Tower & The Tower Tearoom HISTORIC SITE For opening times, please call 6227 8885 or contact us at Shot Tower Tasmania Official 318 Channel Hwy Taroona, TASMANIA M16729 The Shot Tower historic site celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2020. The Shot Tower was built in 1870 for the purpose of producing lead shot, the first of its kind in Australia, becoming an iconic building in Tasmania’s south. Located along the scenic coastal drive of Taroona, only minutes from Hobart and Kingston, the Shot Tower is the only circular sandstone building left in the world and is the only remaining tower of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere still accessible for the public to climb. Learn about a part of Tasmanian history and view important historical artefacts in the Shot Tower Museum, climb the tower’s spiral staircase for the impressive 360-degree view from the top, visit the old-world Tower Tearoom and stone dining courtyard for Devonshire Tea and other treats. Peruse the gift shop or take a walk through the surrounding gardens and see the castle-style Shot Tower residence. Towering historic icon Beach swimming. Photography by: Raelene Watson
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