28 Macquarie Street, George Town TAS 7253, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 1, 28 Macquarie Street.
The address 1/28 Macquarie Street is a unit. It forms part of the residential accommodation available in the centre of George Town.
The unit is within walking distance of several heritage places, such as Whitestones (0 km), the House at 27 Macquarie St (0.1 km) and the Barracks and Convict Gaol (0.3 km). This makes it easy to explore the town’s early colonial architecture.
Nearby you’ll find the George Town RSL Military Museum on Macquarie Street and the Watch House gallery, both showcasing local history. The Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum is also a short stroll away in the town centre.
Residents can enjoy the nearby waterfront for swimming, surfing, fishing and boating, as well as the Little Penguin colony at Low Head. The council’s 80 km mountain‑bike trail network is also accessible within a few kilometres of town.
George Town serves as a regional centre with a hospital, supermarkets and other essential services. The town is also well‑served by local radio (Tamar FM 95.3) and community events throughout the year.
George Town experiences a Mediterranean‑influenced oceanic climate with mild, relatively dry summers (average max ≈ 21 °C) and cool, wetter winters (average max ≈ 13 °C). Annual rainfall averages around 672 mm spread over roughly 133 days.
The Basslink 400 kV submarine electricity cable terminates in George Town, and the Tamar Valley Power Station is located in the vicinity, providing local energy generation. The town’s location on the eastern bank of the Tamar River also offers easy river access.
