Flagstaff Gully, Tasmania

Flagstaff Gully
Hobart, Tasmania
Flagstaff Gully
Coordinates 42°50′34″S 147°22′25″E / 42.84278°S 147.37361°E / -42.84278; 147.37361Coordinates: 42°50′34″S 147°22′25″E / 42.84278°S 147.37361°E / -42.84278; 147.37361
Postcode(s) 7015
Location 5.7 km (4 mi) from Hobart
LGA(s) City of Clarence
Federal Division(s) Franklin
Suburbs around Flagstaff Gully:
Geilston Bay
Lindisfarne Flagstaff Gully
Lindisfarne Warrane Mornington

Flagstaff Gully is a suburb of the City of Clarence in Tasmania, Australia.[1] It is part of greater Hobart. It is located in the hills east of Lindisfarne. The Flagstaff Gully Reservoir is in the area.

There is a substantial Dolerite[2] quarry at Flagstaff Gully producing Blue Metal gravel for road surfaces.

Sport and Recreation

The Clarence Mountain Bike Park[3] includes dirt jumps, mountain cross, dual slalom, downhill and a cross country track and is located on the Flagstaff Gully Road.

There are a few walking trails located in Flagstaff Gully (Geilston Gully Circuit,[4] Pilchers Hill Loop[5])

The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia Tasmania Inc have the Oakdale Pistol Club Inc[6] located on the Flagstaff Gully Road.

The Hobart Miniature Steam Locomotive Society has a 365 Metre track on Flagstaff Gully Road.

References

  1. "Postcode for Flagstaff Gully, Hobart, Tasmania". Postcodes Australia. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. "The Industrial Mineral Deposits of Tasmania" (PDF). Mineral Resources Tasmania. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. "Clarence Mountain Bike Park". Clarence City Council. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. "Geilston Gully Circuit". Clarence City Council. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  5. "Pilchers Hill Loop". Clarence City Council. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  6. "Oakdale Pistol Club Inc". The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Tasmania) INC. Retrieved 15 June 2015.


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