A centre serving a rich and well developed pastoral and agricultural region, Sorell also supports fishing and timber getting industries. Its name recalls William Sorell, who was Lieut. Gov. of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) between 1817 and 1824.
Where is it?: Sorell is is located on the Tasman Highway at the junction with the Arthur Highway 13 km from Richmond, 25 km east of Hobart, 31 km from Dunalley, 53 km from Orford.
Events: the arrival of cherry blossoms is a time for celebration at the Sorell Fruit Farm which has an annual Cherry Blossom Festival during September and October.
Most visitors to Tasmania know Sorell as a place they pass through on their way to Port Arthur from Hobart. Known for its interesting shops, pubs and eateries, Sorell also has a number of historic churches – St George’s Anglican Church, Scot’s Uniting Church and St Thomas’s Roman Catholic Church. All three are three National Estate listed.
Surrounding Area:
Lauderdale (23 km south), on the eastern shore of Frederick Henry Bay, is set around the safe, beautiful, white sands of a long swimming beach. It is popular for fishing, boating and wind-surfing, and is close to the airport. Lauderdale is becoming increasingly popular as a place to live with young people, its relaxed beachside surroundings and lifestyle becoming increasingly appreciated.
Dodges Ferry (13 km south east) is a laid back community on the shores of Frederick Henry Bay. Dodges Ferry Artisans and Farmers Market is a popular cultural seaside experience showcasing the many talented local artisan’s, performers and producers of fine foods. Park Beach and Clifton Beach are the closest surfing beaches to Hobart, each about a 35-minute drive from the city centre. Park Beach is in Dodges Ferry at the end of Carlton Beach away from the river mouth.
Clifton Beach (32 km south) is one of Hobart’s most popular beaches, Clifton Beach on South Arm Peninsula is about a 30 min. drive from the city centre. Clifton Beach is the home of the Clifton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. One side of the Clifton Beach peninsula faces across Pipe Clay Lagoon towards Cremorne and the other looks onto Frederick Henry Bay.
Place Categories: Hobart Surrounds.
