- Queens Domain
The Queens Domain, also know as The Domain to locals, is a small hilly area of bushland just north-east of the CBD of
Hobart ,Tasmania ,Australia , alongside the Derwent River. It is traditionally land that "belongs to the people", as commissioned by the Governor in1860 . [ Terry, Ian. & Hobart (Tas.). & Austral Archaeology. (2002) Queens Domain Cultural Heritage Management Plan. Part 1, Historical overview of Queens Domain, Hobart / prepared by Ian Terry & Austral Archaeology Hobart City Council, Hobart, Tas. ]On the side of the hill facing the river sits Government House, one of the finest in the
Commonwealth of Nations , and theRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens . Nearby was the original location of the now closedHobart Zoo . Closer to the city, several sporting complexes are located, including theHobart Aquatic Centre ,Hobart International Tennis Centre theDomain Athletic Centre , and the HobartTCA Ground . TheHobart Cenotaph is also located on the Queens Domain. [ Austral Archaeology. & Parham, David. & Terry, Ian. & Hobart (Tas.). & Austral Archaeology. (2002) Queens Domain, Hobart Cultural Heritage Management Plan / prepared by Austral Archaeology Hobart City Council, Hobart ]The north-west face, along with most of the area, is covered in
bushland , as well as a few small community halls, picnic areas, barbecues and a community green. [ Sheridan, Gwenda M. & Hobart (Tas.). & Austral Archaeology. (2002) Queens Domain Cultural Heritage Management Plan. Part 2, Historical landscape of Queens Domain, Hobart / Gwenda Sheridan & Austral Archaeology Hobart City Council, Hobart, Tas. ]References
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