Opossum Bay, Tasmania

Opossum Bay Hobart, Tasmania
Beach at Opossum Bay
Opossum Bay
Coordinates	42°59′38″S 147°24′12″E / 42.99389°S 147.40333°ECoordinates: 42°59′38″S 147°24′12″E / 42.99389°S 147.40333°E
Postcode(s)	7023
LGA(s)	City of Clarence
Federal Division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Opossum Bay: Derwent River Derwent River Ralphs Bay Derwent River Opossum Bay Ralphs Bay Derwent River South Arm Ralphs Bay

Opossum Bay is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Clarence.

History

Opossum Bay Post Office opened on 16 January 1942 and closed in 1980.^[1]

Today

According to this site, Where is Opossum Bay? The origin of Opossum Bay's name is unclear. Opossum Bay is nearly surrounded by water. As can be seen from the below photograph, the Gellibrand Point, Opossum Bay and South Arm Town area is connected to the rest of the South Arm Peninsula by a narrow isthmus. The proximity of water (the Derwent Estuary and Ralphs Bay ) Derwent River (Tasmania), Ralphs Bay can result in Opossum Bay being frequently cooled by sea breezes in summer.

Opossum Bay area from Mount Wellington summit

Notable Residents

Brian Ritchie - Violent Femmes

References

1. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.