Clarence Point
History
The area was known as Lyetta until the late 1960s, but the name “Clarence Point” was in use in the vicinity from 1835, being applied to a shoreline feature (now Ashmans Point), a property (date unknown) and a housing estate (1911). Clarence Point was gazetted as a locality in 1967.
Geography
The Tamar River forms the eastern, southern, and most of the northern boundaries.
Road infrastructure
The A7 route (Greens Beach Road) runs through from south-West to north. Route C721 (Badger Head Road) starts at an intersection with A7 on the western boundary and runs away to the north-west. Route C722 (Clarence Point Road / Bevic Road) starts at an intersection with A7 in the south-west and runs north-east before turning north and then west, until it rejoins A7 on the northern boundary.
Recreation
The Clarence Point jetty is a productive location for recreational fishing of a wide range of saltwater fish species. There are numerous other fishing spots within a short distance along the estuary, including Kelso and Garden Island.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clarence Point (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Map of Clarence Point in Tasmania". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Digital Atlas Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Clarence Point". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "6749L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Clarence Point, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ Sherriff, Damon. "Six Lower Tamar Hotspots". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Zanetto, Phil (4 November 2012). "Garden Island". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Suitor, Steve (30 September 2008). "The Bountiful Tamar River". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Narawntapu National Park". Discover Tasmania. Tourism Tasmania. Retrieved 15 January 2018.