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 Dover & Hastings - Tasmania |
"...Dover & Hastings are situated in the far south of Tasmania. Cockle Creek is about 15 km from Hastings and is the Southern most point of Australia..."
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Dover, with a population of around 500, is a small town in the far south of Tasmania. Dover progressed from a convict station to a sawmilling town. It is currently a fruit growing and fishing area. Dover's unspoiled beaches provide excellent fishing. A yacht can be chartered for sightseeing and fishing tours.
Hastings is known for the Hastings Caves State Reserve. Unlike most caves in Australia, which are formed from water action on limestone, Hastings Caves occur in dolomite. The Newdegate Cave is illuminated and has guided tours.
The Ida Bay railway is close to Hastings. It was originally built to carry quarried rock, but carries passengers along a scenic section of track with picnic facilities available.
Cockle Creek, around 15 km from Hastings, is the southern-most point of Australia that can be reached by car.
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