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The Derwent River runs 187kms from Lake St Clair to New Norfolk with the estuary flowing for another 52kms forming part of the City of Hobart. The heavily forested river valley was named after the River Derwent in Cumbria by Commodore John Hayes who first explored the lower parts of the valley in 1894.
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Hobart has arguably the deepest sheltered harbour in the southern hemisphere and the estuarine river is nearly 3kms wide in places. There are several bridges connecting the east and west banks of the river in Hobart including the Tasman Bridge, built to replace the floating Hobart Bridge in 1964.
The river provides many leisure opportunities for both tourists and residents. There are several dams along its length as well as many wildlife sanctuaries and reserves. These include Briny Island – a haven for seals and birds. There are several cruises and ferries around the harbour and beyond, as well as many foreshore parks.
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