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Bellerive, Tasmania
Bellerive is a suburb of the City of Clarence, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It stretches from Kangaroo Bay, bordering Rosny Park, along the shoreline of Bellerive Esplanade to Kangaroo Bluff, then to Bellerive Beach, and east to Second Bluff where Bellerive meets Howrah. To the north, Bellerive is bordered by the foothills of Waverly Flora Park. At the 2021 census, Bellerive recorded a population of 4,945.
Bellerive was first settled in the 1820s, originally known as "Kangaroo Point" due to the large number of kangaroos seen on the shore. Even before this time, a ferryman regularly crossed the River Derwent, coming ashore in the Bellerive area. After the first settlers arrived, the area expanded rapidly, with roads leading to the farming districts of Clarence Plains (Rokeby), Coal River (Richmond), and Hollow Tree (Cambridge).
By the 1830s, the name was changed to Bellerive (French for "beautiful shore"). The village became the hub of eastern shore contact with Hobart, with several boats crossing between Bellerive and Sullivans Cove every day.
Early businesses included farming and slaughterhouses. In 1834, there were four known inns: Clarence House, Golden Fleece Inn, Highlander, and the Plough.
The Clarence Hotel, built in 1879, has long been a local social hub and a waiting point for ferry passengers. The Bellerive Hotel existed from 1862 to 1865 and 1898 to 1901, according to licensing records.
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Bellerive is the Commandant's Cottage. The original police station, built in 1842 from local sandstone, still retains much of its original structure. The building has served various purposes, including municipal council chambers, a district library, and the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) headquarters. Today, it is a community arts centre. The Bellerive Primary School, also built in 1842, continues to serve the local community.
St. Mark's Chapel, an Anglican church built in 1851, stands on the site of the former 1826 "Chapel of Ease".
The area around Bellerive Quay and the boardwalk maintains a village-like atmosphere, with many historical homes and buildings dating back to the early 19th century. The old Bellerive Post Office, built in 1897, now houses the Sound Preservation Museum and the Genealogical Society of Tasmania. At the point of Kangaroo Bluff stands the 19th-century British fortress known as Kangaroo Battery, built in 1885, now a public park.
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Bellerive, Tasmania
Bellerive is a suburb of the City of Clarence, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It stretches from Kangaroo Bay, bordering Rosny Park, along the shoreline of Bellerive Esplanade to Kangaroo Bluff, then to Bellerive Beach, and east to Second Bluff where Bellerive meets Howrah. To the north, Bellerive is bordered by the foothills of Waverly Flora Park. At the 2021 census, Bellerive recorded a population of 4,945.
Bellerive was first settled in the 1820s, originally known as "Kangaroo Point" due to the large number of kangaroos seen on the shore. Even before this time, a ferryman regularly crossed the River Derwent, coming ashore in the Bellerive area. After the first settlers arrived, the area expanded rapidly, with roads leading to the farming districts of Clarence Plains (Rokeby), Coal River (Richmond), and Hollow Tree (Cambridge).
By the 1830s, the name was changed to Bellerive (French for "beautiful shore"). The village became the hub of eastern shore contact with Hobart, with several boats crossing between Bellerive and Sullivans Cove every day.
Early businesses included farming and slaughterhouses. In 1834, there were four known inns: Clarence House, Golden Fleece Inn, Highlander, and the Plough.
The Clarence Hotel, built in 1879, has long been a local social hub and a waiting point for ferry passengers. The Bellerive Hotel existed from 1862 to 1865 and 1898 to 1901, according to licensing records.
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Bellerive is the Commandant's Cottage. The original police station, built in 1842 from local sandstone, still retains much of its original structure. The building has served various purposes, including municipal council chambers, a district library, and the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) headquarters. Today, it is a community arts centre. The Bellerive Primary School, also built in 1842, continues to serve the local community.
St. Mark's Chapel, an Anglican church built in 1851, stands on the site of the former 1826 "Chapel of Ease".
The area around Bellerive Quay and the boardwalk maintains a village-like atmosphere, with many historical homes and buildings dating back to the early 19th century. The old Bellerive Post Office, built in 1897, now houses the Sound Preservation Museum and the Genealogical Society of Tasmania. At the point of Kangaroo Bluff stands the 19th-century British fortress known as Kangaroo Battery, built in 1885, now a public park.