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Mount Nelson Signal Station - TAS

The Derwent Estuary. North point of Bruny Island on the right

Welcome sign at the cafe

A plaque on the old signal station building

East coast of the Derwent from the lookout

The lookout point at Mount Nelson

Tourist Attraction

Position

DEG: -42.924218 147.343712

DMS: 42º 55' 27.18" S 147º 20' 37.39" E

UTM: 55 G 5247543mN 528050mE

Altitude: 340.49m

Address & Contact

700 Nelson Rd
Mount Nelson TAS 7007

Phone: 1300 827 727

Email: N/A

Web: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-nelson-signal-station

Information

The Mount Nelson Signal Station is located on a mountain of that name south of Hobart. The sight provides a panoramic overview of the Derwent River estuary. Its choice as the sight for Hobart's first signal station was sound and logical. It was built in 1811. It was the first signal station constructed in Tasmania. It no longer operates as an aid to shipping.

The original building remains and contains interesting maritime memorabilia. It is an easy walk from the car park and viewing area. Also near the car park is the Signal Station Brasserie located in the former head signalman's house and the Signal Station Cafe. Both provide views of the same areas as the adjacent lookout. Barbecues and picnic facilities are provided in the public area of the lookout.

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Hobart at 01/11:30pm EST

Distance from Mount Nelson Signal Station 4.05km N

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
6.3°C	3.0°C	77%	2.6°C	1031.2hPa	0.0mm	WNW	9km/hr 5knots	15km/hr 8knots

Closest Climatic Station

Hobart (Ellerslie Road)

Distance from Mount Nelson Signal Station 4.05km N

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	21.7	21.7	20.1	17.3	14.4	12.0	11.7	13.1	15.1	17.0	18.7	20.3
Mean Min. °C	11.9	12.0	10.9	9.0	7.0	5.2	4.6	5.2	6.4	7.8	9.3	10.8
Mean Rain mm	47.3	40.1	45.0	51.2	46.3	54.1	51.8	53.6	53.5	61.4	54.1	56.4