Opening Hours: from 9 am every day.

Souvenir shop and display of historical artifacts.

Morning and Afternoon Teas available in the cafe. Great scones with jam and cream, hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

There is an admission fee to the Tower.

The Shot Tower is situated beside Channel Highway in Taroona and is about 11 km drive from Hobart. It is one of Tasmania's most historical industrial buildings and has National Trust classification A.

It is 58 metres tall, and it can be climbed. There are 318 steps, but there are great views of the Derwent from the top. (Admission fee).

It was completed in 1870 and was Australia's tallest building for four years. It was Tasmania's tallest structure for over 100 years, until superceded by the 61 m ABC tower in Hobart.

Phone enquiries:

(03) 6227 8885

Parks and Wildlife Service webpages about the Shot Tower

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