Mount Nelson
Mount Nelson is a 362 m peak on the southern edge of Hobart, Tasmania. It is part of the Wellington Range and is notable for its views of the River Derwent, as well as its historical and cultural significance.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 225 metres
- Description: mountain in Tasmania, Australia
- Also known as: “Nelson’s Hill”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fahan School and Long Beach.
Fahan School
School
Fahan School is an independent school for girls located in Sandy Bay, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is a non-denominational school with a Christian ethos.
Long Beach
Beach
Photo: Spaceboy56, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Long Beach is a popular beach destination along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The east facing beach has views of the City of Clarence on the eastern shore and Blinking Billy Point.
Nutgrove Beach
Beach
Nutgrove Beach is a popular beach destination along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The north facing beach has views of Mount Wellington, Lords Beach, Wrest Point Hotel Casino, the Tasman Bridge, and the City of Clarence on the eastern shore.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mount Nelson and Taroona.
Mount Nelson
Suburb
Mount Nelson is a residential suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, located 4 km south of the Hobart central business district. It is part of both the City of Hobart and Kingborough Council municipalities.
Taroona
Suburb
Taroona is a residential suburb in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, on the route between the Hobart City Centre and Kingston. Although on the edges of the City of Hobart, Taroona is actually part of the municipality of Kingborough.
Sandy Bay
Suburb
Sandy Bay is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, situated immediately south of the city's central business district and adjoining Battery Point. Bordered to the east by the River Derwent, Sandy Bay is known for its waterfront location and popular beaches, including Nutgrove Beach, Long Beach, and Lords Beach.
Mount Nelson
Latitude
-42.92427° or 42° 55′ 27″ southLongitude
147.34416° or 147° 20′ 39″ eastElevation
225 metres (738 feet)Open location code
4R9938GV+7MOpenStreetMap ID
node 248839289OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Mount Nelson” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Mount Nelson”
- Japanese: “ネルソンズ・ヒル”
- Japanese: “ネルソン山”
- Japanese: “マウント・ネルソン”
- Swedish: “Mount Nelson”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lower Sandy Bay and The Lea.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mount Helson Signal Station Historic Site and Mount Nelson Signal Station.
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