Sullivan's Cove is one of the most popular destinations for Hobart residents Sullivan's Cove is one of the most popular places for Hobart residents to not only relax, but also participate in a variety of sports. The cove, which is significant in Hobart's history, sits on the on the banks of the River Derwent.
It was here that Lieutenant David Collins established the first European settlement on Tasmania in 1804, which eventually became Hobart. At the time, Collins sailed along the banks of the Derwent River to Hunter Island. The island was later connected to the shore, and today it's known as Hunter Street. Collins was the one who gave named the bay in honour of John Sullivan, the permanent deputy secretary of the colony. And the local Aborigines called the bay Niberluner.
Sullivan's Cove was once home to salt works, slaughterhouses and even a but today it is home to Macquarie Wharf, which serves as Hobart's main port. Interestingly, many historic buildings have been preserved here, such as the University of Tasmania School of Art. Some notable places in the of the bay are undergoing redevelopment - for example, since March 2010, Parliament Square has been undergoing reconstruction of Parliament Square, which has already cost the city of $100 million. A $350 million renovation of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery will soon begin. And Brook Street is planned to be turned into a convenient ferry pier.
