17 Wellington Street, George Town TAS 7253, Australia
17 Wellington Street is a standalone house situated in the heart of George Town, Tasmania.
Within a few hundred metres you’ll find several heritage places, including the historic houses at 20‑22 Wellington St (right next door), 15‑17 Wellington St, The Grove on Cimitiere St, and the George Town Female Factory on Cimitiere St.
George Town serves as a regional centre with a hospital, supermarkets and essential infrastructure, plus a vibrant arts scene, local radio (Tamar FM 95.3) and a range of clubs such as football, bowls, soccer and cricket.
Nearby attractions include the 1829 Georgian home “The Grove,” the Low Head lighthouse and Little Penguin colony, the Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum, and the historic Watch House gallery.
George Town has a mild, Mediterranean‑influenced oceanic climate with warm summers averaging around 21 °C and cool, wetter winters averaging about 13 °C, plus moderate annual rainfall of roughly 670 mm.
Yes, the town hosts several yearly events such as the Tamar Valley Folk Festival in January, the Steampunk Tasmania Festival, a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, and Don Mario’s Classic Cars and Coffee meet‑up on the first Sunday of each month.
Key infrastructure includes the Basslink high‑voltage DC cable terminus, the Tamar Valley Power Station, and the Bell Bay aluminium and manganese smelter and port, all contributing to the local economy.
