# Sandy Bay Road > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sandy_Bay_Road > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sandy_Bay_Road.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bay_Road > Source revision: 1353259946 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Road in Hobart, Tasmania This article needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Sandy Bay Road" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Sandy Bay Road Tasmania Sandy Bay Road in 1918 with a double-decker tram General information Type Road Length 12 km (7.5 mi) Opened 19th century Route number(s) B68 Former route number State Route 6[1] Major junctions North end Davey Street, Hobart CBD South end Channel Highway Taroona Location(s) Region Hobart Major suburbs Battery Point, Sandy Bay, Lower Sandy Bay, Taroona **Sandy Bay Road** (Route B68) is a key arterial road in [Tasmania](/source/Tasmania) that connects the southeastern edge of the [Hobart central business district](/source/Hobart_central_business_district) with the southeastern suburb of [Taroona](/source/Taroona). It spans approximately 12 kilometres, providing both scenic views and access to several historic sites and modern amenities. The road begins as a continuation of Harrington Street near its intersection with [Davey Street](/source/Davey_Street) and follows a primarily southward path. ## Route Description Sandy Bay Road begins on the southeastern edge of Hobart’s CBD, extending southwards alongside the western edge of [St David's Park](/source/St_David's_Park) and bypassing the historic suburb of [Battery Point](/source/Battery_Point). It then enters [Sandy Bay](/source/Sandy_Bay%2C_Tasmania), passing notable sites such as [Wrest Point Hotel Casino](/source/Wrest_Point_Hotel_Casino), Australia's first legal casino. Continuing south, the road travels along the western shore of the [River Derwent](/source/River_Derwent_(Tasmania)), hugging the river through [Lower Sandy Bay](/source/Lower_Sandy_Bay) and along [Long Beach](/source/Long_Beach%2C_Tasmania). The road provides access to several parks, beaches, and recreational areas. In Lower Sandy Bay, Sandy Bay Road passes the [Alexandra Battery](/source/Hobart_coastal_defences#Alexandra_Battery), a historic defensive structure with views over the Derwent River. As it continues toward [Taroona](/source/Taroona), Sandy Bay Road begins to climb slightly, eventually connecting to the [Channel Highway](/source/Channel_Highway), which continues southwards to other towns along the coast. The road is designated as route B68. ## History Sandy Bay Road was first established as a colonial track in the early 19th century, initially serving as a vital connection between Hobart and the southern settlements. Early maps and artworks depict a rugged path tracing the river’s western edge, which was widened over the decades to accommodate increased traffic as Hobart expanded. By the early 20th century, the road was surfaced with bitumen.[2] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sandy Bay Road was a key route for Hobart’s public transport network. [Trams](/source/Trams_in_Hobart) initially operated along the road, connecting Hobart to Lower Sandy Bay. The tram lines were later replaced by [trolleybuses](/source/Trolleybuses_in_Hobart), which continued to serve the road until the mid-20th century. This public transit history is commemorated by several historic photographs and local heritage markers along the route.[3] ## Notable Landmarks - **Wrest Point Hotel Casino**: Australia's first legal casino, located along Sandy Bay Road, is a major Hobart landmark and tourism site. - **Alexandra Battery**: This coastal defense installation overlooks Long Beach and is a popular historical site with interpretive signage. - **Long Beach**: A popular beach and recreational area with views over the River Derwent, frequently used for local events and outdoor activities. - **St David's Park**: Near the northern end of the road, this historic park features landscaped gardens, memorials, and remnants of Hobart's early cemetery. - **[5–7 Sandy Bay Road](/source/5%E2%80%937_Sandy_Bay_Road)**: Modernist building constructed as [ABC-TV's](/source/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation) first purpose-built [television studio](/source/Television_studio) in Tasmania. Later served as the home of the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music before being sold to Singaporean developer Fragrance Group in 2017. ## Developments In recent years, Sandy Bay Road has undergone several improvements to support increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Bike lanes have been added in sections to encourage sustainable transport options, and safety upgrades have been implemented at key intersections, particularly near schools and commercial areas.[4] ## Sources - Jitprapaikulsarn, S. (2003). [*Researching cycling safety: using cyclists perceptions and other measures to make recommendations for Sandy Bay, Tasmania*](https://figshare.utas.edu.au/articles/thesis/Researching_cycling_safety_using_cyclists_perceptions_and_other_measures_to_make_recommendations_for_Sandy_Bay_Tasmania/23205368) (Master of Environmental Management thesis). University of Tasmania. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.25959/23205368.v1](https://doi.org/10.25959%2F23205368.v1). Retrieved 1 March 2025. ## See also [Australian Roads portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Australian_Roads) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Former State Route Numbering System in Tasmania](http://www.ozroads.com.au/TAS/routenumbering/old/stateroutes.htm), *Ozroads: the Australian Roads Website*. Retrieved 30 January 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Widening of Sandy Bay Road"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26074361). *[The Mercury](/source/The_Mercury)*. Vol. CLXI, no. 23, 138. Tasmania, Australia. 29 January 1945. p. 10. Retrieved 1 March 2026 – via National Library of Australia. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Peter Terry (1995). *A Short History of Public Transport in Tasmania*. Historical Society of Tasmania. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Sandy Bay Road Upgrade Completed"](https://www.transport.tas.gov.au). [Department of State Growth](/source/Department_of_State_Growth). 2021. v t e Road infrastructure in Tasmania Main highways and roads Highway 1 Bass Highway Brooker Highway Midland Highway Bass Highway Tasman Highway Esk Highway Lake Highway Davey Street Huon Highway Macquarie Street Southern Outlet West Tamar Highway East Tamar Highway Arthur Highway Lyell Highway Murchison Highway Zeehan Highway Minor highways and roads Marlborough Highway Lyell Highway Anthony Road East Derwent Highway South Arm Highway Goodwood Road Domain Highway Gordon River Road Channel Highway Sandy Bay Road Batman Highway Bridges Batman Bridge Blair Street Bridge Bowen Bridge Bridgewater Bridge Jordan River Bridge McGees Bridge Red Bridge Richmond Bridge Ross Bridge Sorell Causeway Tasman Bridge Victoria Bridge, Devonport Victoria Bridge, Launceston Department of State Growth Highways in Tasmania Road routes in Tasmania v t e Road infrastructure in Greater Hobart Highways Brooker Highway Channel Highway (Kingston Bypass) Domain Highway East Derwent Highway Huon Highway Lyell Highway Midland Highway (Brighton Bypass) South Arm Highway Southern Outlet Tasman Highway Major roads Algona Road Davey Street Goodwood Road Macquarie Street Rosny Hill Road Sandy Bay Road Bridges Bowen Bridge Blair Street Bridge Bridgewater Bridge Jordan River Bridge McGees Bridge Sorell Causeway Tasman Bridge Interchanges Kingston Interchange Lindisfarne Interchange Proposals Bagdad Bypass Eastern Ring Road Hobart Area Transportation Study Hobart Bypass Rokeby Bypass Southern Transport Investment Program Department of State Growth Highways in Hobart Transport in Hobart v t e Streets of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Hobart CBD Latitudinal West to East: Molle Street Barrack Street Harrington Street Murray Street Elizabeth Street Argyle Street Campbell Street Longitudinal South to North: Davey Street Macquarie Street Collins Street Liverpool Street Bathurst Street Brisbane Street Other Castray Esplanade Hunter Street Salamanca Place Greater Hobart Brooker Avenue Burnett Street Derwent Park Road Elwick Road Hampden Road Kelly Street Lampton Avenue Main Road New Town Road Sandy Bay Road Streets in Hobart Transport in Hobart [Template:Attached KML/Sandy Bay Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Attached_KML/Sandy_Bay_Road) KML is from Wikidata This Australian road or road transport-related article is a stub. 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