29 Mary Street, George Town TAS 7253, Australia
29 Mary Street is a standalone house. It forms part of the residential fabric of George Town.
The house is about 0.6 km from both the historic George Town weather station (1968‑1978) and the current George Town (South Street) weather station (since 1995). This makes local weather data easily accessible.
Several heritage places lie within 1 km, including the Pier Hotel (0.9 km), the Cable Station House (0.9 km), and the Barracks and Convict Gaol (1.0 km). These sites showcase the town’s early colonial history.
The property is near Pipeclay Bay (0.8 km) and Stone Quarry Bay (0.8 km), both popular for swimming and fishing. The Low Head lighthouse and Little Penguin colony are just a short drive away, offering coastal tourism.
George Town enjoys a Mediterranean‑influenced oceanic climate with mild, relatively dry summers (average max ≈ 21 °C) and cool, wetter winters (average max ≈ 13 °C). Annual precipitation averages around 672 mm, spread over roughly 133 days.
The Basslink 400 kV HVDC submarine cable terminates in George Town, linking Tasmania to the National Electricity Market. Nearby, the Tamar Valley Power Station provides regional electricity generation.
George Town hosts several annual events, such as the Tamar Valley Folk Festival in January, the Steampunk Tasmania Festival, and the New Year's Eve Extravaganza. These celebrations highlight the town’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.
