Sullivans Cove. The Cove was the initial landing site of what is now the city of Hobart. It was founded on 21 February 1804 by Lieutenant Governor David Collins, who travelled to the shore via what was then a rocky island named Hunter Island. The connection to the shore was developed and is now known as Hunter Street. The island now has a building directly above it. Although the first European settlement in the state was further up the river at Risdon Cove by John Bowen a year earlier, that settlement was abandoned and relocated to join the Sullivans Cove settlers. Now Sullivans Cove is the hub for most of the tourist operators, running cruises and day trips around the Hobart area. Constitution Dock is situated in the Cove and harbours the yachts participating in the annual Sydney to Hobart regatta. During the Xmas / New Year period the place changes completely with the running of the Taste of Tasmania and the arrival of the yachts |
