Eaglehawk Neck - Tasmania - Focus on Tasmania

EAGLEHAWK NECK ( pop. 209 )

( South-East )

In Brief | Distances | What to See & Do | Services
Where to Stay | Where to Eat

IN BRIEF Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus linking the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas.
During convict days a military station was established here. Called âthe key to the peninsula Eagle Hawk Neck was of vital importance to the security of prisoners on the peninsula. A line of nine chained dogs were placed across the Neck in 1832. Soon after the number was increased to 11 (the dogs were placed on platforms in the water) and later still, the number increased to 18.
Pirates Bay is the home of the blue fin tuna fishing fleet.

DISTANCES Launceston -263 km, 3hrs 5 mins
Sorell - 56 km, 45 mins

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IN BRIEF	Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus linking the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas. During convict days a military station was established here. Called âthe key to the peninsula Eagle Hawk Neck was of vital importance to the security of prisoners on the peninsula. A line of nine chained dogs were placed across the Neck in 1832. Soon after the number was increased to 11 (the dogs were placed on platforms in the water) and later still, the number increased to 18. Pirates Bay is the home of the blue fin tuna fishing fleet.
DISTANCES	Launceston -263 km, 3hrs 5 mins Sorell - 56 km, 45 mins
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
SERVICES