Taroona is a southern suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, lying between the western shores of the lower Derwent estuary and the forested foothills of Mt Nelson and The Lea.

Hinsby-Beach

A Coastal Lifestyle

Taroona residents enjoy the coastal environment which has three safe sandy beaches and a shoreline track.
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Natural Beauty Surrounds

Taroona is situated on the Derwent River, just south of the city environs of Hobart.

Birds of Taroona

Taroona is home to a diverse range of birds of approximately 100 species, both native and introduced.
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Taroona
Community Hall

The Taroona Park Community Use Area includes the Hall, Cottage, Playground, Dog Exercise Area, Skate Park, Scout Hall and Neighbourhood Garden.
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Taroona Neighbourhood Garden

Provides a sunny open space for local residents to learn organic gardening skills, grow nutritious food and engage in healthy outdoor exercise and social activities. 

Taroona IMAS Campus

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania is internationally recognised for excellence in marine and Antarctic research.

Truganini Walking Track

The track begins at the big bend on the municipal boundary and emerges at the old Mt Nelson signal station, where there are magnificent views of Hobart and the Derwent Estuary.
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Alum Cliffs Track

Alum Cliffs Track has long been a coastal path used by local people. The track features commanding views over Storm Bay and the Derwent Estuary.
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Hinsby-Beach

A Coastal Lifestyle

Taroona residents enjoy the coastal environment which has three safe sandy beaches and a shoreline track.
Derwent-River

Natural Beauty Surrounds

Taroona is situated on the Derwent River, just south of the city environs of Hobart.
sq-golden-whistler-male

Birds of Taroona

Taroona is home to a diverse range of birds of approximately 100 species, both native and introduced.

Taroona Community Hall

The Taroona Park Community Use Area includes the Hall, Cottage, Playground, Dog Exercise Area, Skate Park, Scout Hall and Neighbourhood Garden.
neighbourhood-garden

Taroona Neighbourhood Garden

Provides a sunny open space for local residents to learn organic gardening skills, grow nutritious food and engage in healthy outdoor exercise and social activities. 

Taroona IMAS Campus

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania is internationally recognised for excellence in marine and Antarctic research.
Truganini-Track

Truganini Walking Track

The track emerges at the old signal station, where there are magnificent views of Hobart ‘s northern suburbs, the city, Eastern shore and Betsy Island.
Alum-Cliffs

Alum Cliffs Track

Alum Cliffs Track has long been a coastal path used by local people. The track features commanding views over Storm Bay and the Derwent Estuary.

What’s On in Taroona?

July 2026

Saturday 4th: Crop Swap at Taroona Neighbourhood Garden 10am sharp.

Sunday 5th: Taroona Environment Network working bee at Hinsby Beach Foreshore 10am-midday   more about TEN

Sunday 19th: Working bee at Taroona Neighbourhood Garden 2-4pm

July: Continuing works on Foreshore track may cause intermittent closure of track for pipe works for IMAS. Signage will be in place. See Taroona Foreshore Track impacts June 2026

For more about IMAS and the developments: https://www.utas.edu.au/about/campuses/imas-taroona-transformation
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August 2026

Saturday 1st. Crop Swap at Taroona Neighbourhood Garden 10am sharp.

Saturday 1st: Sippers and Pearlers at The Shot Tower 2-4pm

Sunday 2nd. TEN working bee celebrates National Tree Day at Delta Ave Reserve 10am-12

Friday 2nd-Sunday 9th: Kingborough Giant Book Sale, Community Hub Kingston 9am-3pm

Thursday 13th: EMBER, Taroona High School Contemporary Music Festival, 4-8pm. Ticketed.

Sunday 16th: Neighbourhood Garden Working Bee – 2-4pm

Find more details about these events in you June edition of Taroona Community News – in your letterbox now, and online here.

Please email news and events to be posted on this website to taroona@taroona.tas.au


See our archive of almost ALL issues of Taroona News – 1999 – 2026

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News in Brief

TCA has joined Recycle Rewards as a Donation Partner!

Support 24/7 Defib access in Taroona.

Choose Taroona Community Association as your donation partner when recycling cans and bottles. Every container helps fund more public defibs!

St Lukes Playgroup.

St Luke’s playgroup: every Tuesday during term from 10.30-12.
Lots of activities for little ones and a cuppa for the parents & carers!
In the St Lukes Hall, enter off Coolamon Road.

Taroona Primary School Launch into Learning 2026.

Contact 6227 8325 or taroonaprimary@decyp.tas.gov.au

Yoga at the Community Hall

Yoga on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. See the listing on page 21 of Taroona News JUNE 2026

Zumba at the Community Hall Saturdays at 9am

Food Vans at the Big Bend

* Helios Coffee Van serves great coffee and hot drinks Tuesday to Saturday
* Yeastie Beastie sells donuts on Monday and Friday
* The Italian Kitchen sells delicatessen lines most of Thursday
* Medici Pizza cooks tasty pizzas on site on Sunday evenings
* Get Greek – Greek food to take away, 5-7.30 pm every second Wednesday (from 5 Nov. 2025)

Taroona Bowls and Community Club Bar
Bar is open from 3.30pm. Fridays @The Bowlo – Fish and Chips.
Bookings are recommended on 6227 8243 (after 3pm please)

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