Forestier Peninsula

Forestier Peninsula
The high yellow bluff on the Forestier Peninsula.
The high yellow bluff on the Forestier Peninsula.
Location in South-eastern Tasmania
Location in South-eastern Tasmania
Coordinates: 42°55′48″S 147°54′00″E / 42.93000°S 147.90000°E / -42.93000; 147.90000
LocationSouth-eastern Tasmania, Australia
Area
 • Total300 km2 (120 sq mi)
DesignationTasman National Park (part)

The Forestier Peninsula is a peninsula located in south-east Tasmania, Australia, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) by the Arthur Highway, south-east of Hobart. The peninsula is connected to mainland Tasmania at East Bay Neck, near the town of Dunalley at its northern end. At Eaglehawk Neck, the southern end of the Forestier Peninsula is connected to the Tasman Peninsula.