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Granton

Tasmania, Australia · Oceania

About Granton

Granton is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Claremont, 16km from kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Granton is a town located in Tasmania, Australia. With a population of 1,672, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Granton sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Hobart time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Granton to your route.

About Granton

Granton is a rural residential locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Derwent Valley (80%) and Glenorchy (20%) in the South-east and Hobart LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town of Glenorchy. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1736 for the state suburb of

Read more Granton. It is a suburb of Hobart. Rust Road is the approximate boundary between the two municipalities at Granton. Public facilities including the Granton War Memorial Hall, public toilets and Granton Green Reserve are located within the Derwent Valley Council section.

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What are the best things to do in Granton?

Granton offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Granton located?

Granton is located in Tasmania, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -42.7515 latitude, 147.2279 longitude.

What is the population of Granton?

Granton has a population of approximately 1,672 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,672
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Tasmania
Timezone
Australia/Hobart
Coordinates
-42.7515, 147.2279

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Granton

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)

Australia's most controversial and provocative private museum, built underground in a Tasmanian winery.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

kunanyi / Mount Wellington

1,271 m summit above Hobart reached by a sealed 21 km road to an enclosed observation shelter overlooking the Derwent estuary.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Callington Mill

A restored 1837 Lincolnshire-style tower windmill at Oatlands, one of very few working Georgian windmills in the southern hemisphere, still milling flour with its sails turning.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Granton

  • 16 kmkunanyi / Mount Wellington1,271 m summit above Hobart reached by a sealed 21 km road to an enclosed observation shelter overlooking the Derwent estuary.

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