Midway Point, Tasmania

Midway Point is a town in Tasmania, Australia. It is in the local government area of Sorell Council, and is located on a small peninsula with Orielton Lagoon on its eastern side and Pittwater (Tasmania) on its southern and western sides. The suburb meets the mid-way point of the Sorell Causeway from Hobart to Sorell, hence the name. Mc Gees Bridge is connected to Midway Point on the Pittwater side. The suburb lies close to Hobart International Airport and is approximately 21 km to Hobart via the Tasman Highway. In recent years Midway Point has become a popular commuter town for people working in Hobart.

Midway Point
Hobart, Tasmania
Aerial view with causeway
Midway Point
Coordinates42°48′12″S 147°31′57″E
Postcode(s)7171
LGA(s)Sorell Council
Suburbs around Midway Point:
Richmond
Cambridge Midway Point Sorell
Pitt Water

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