Discover the Historic Charm of The Shot Tower and The Tower Tearoom

Getting There

• Bus

  From the Hobart City Centre, head to the Elizabeth Street bus stop. Catch the Metro bus number 616 towards Taroona. The bus ride will take approximately 25-30 minutes. Get off at the Taroona Primary School stop. From there, walk down Taroona Road and turn left onto Channel Highway. The Shot Tower Historic Site will be on your right at 318 Channel Hwy, Taroona.

• Walking

  If you prefer walking and are in the city center, you can start at Salamanca Place, walk south along Davey Street until you reach the waterfront. Continue walking along the waterfront until you reach the end of the pier. From there, follow the signs leading to the Channel Highway, which will lead you directly to Taroona. This route is approximately 6 km and will take about 1.5 hours.

• Bike

  For a scenic bike ride, you can rent a bike from a local rental shop in Hobart. Start from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and head south towards Sandy Bay. Once you reach the end of Sandy Bay, follow the bike paths along the coast towards Taroona. Turn onto Channel Highway, and The Shot Tower Historic Site will be on your right. This ride is around 6 km and should take approximately 30-40 minutes.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct option, you can book a taxi or rideshare service from anywhere in Hobart. Simply provide the driver with the address: 318 Channel Hwy, Taroona. The journey will take roughly 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.