Kingston (Tasmania) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Tasmania, Australia
About Kingston (Tasmania)
Kingstonwas once called Brown's River, after botanist Robert Brown, and the town was settled by colonists evacuated fromNorfolk Islandin 1808 (cf Norfolk Island's capital, Kingston). It was officially named a town in 1851. The town remained a relatively small community until the 1970s, when it boomed. As a result, the high street is unusually modern for a Tasmanian town and it features several modern shopping centers. Kingston was a significant location of Dutch immigration after World War II, and it retains strong ties to the Dutch community, including a Dutch Reform church and two Dutch private schools. Kingston encompasses the satellite suburbs of Blackmans Bay, Huntingfield and Kingston Beach, which have a more laid back atmosphere than the town center.
Top Attractions in Kingston (Tasmania)
Explore the best things to see and do in Kingston (Tasmania):
- ★Australian Antarctic Division
- ★KIN Creative Space
- ★Kingborough Sports Centre
- ★Shot Tower
Where to Eat in Kingston (Tasmania)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Wild Bean Cafe
- 🍴Young's Table
Where to Stay in Kingston (Tasmania)
- 🏨Kingston Hotel and Motel
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