Opossum Bay, Tasmania

Opossum Bay Hobart, Tasmania
Beach at Opossum Bay, Tasmania
Opossum Bay
Postcode:	7023
Coordinates:	42°59′38″S 147°24′12″E / 42.99389°S 147.40333°E / -42.99389; 147.40333Coordinates: 42°59′38″S 147°24′12″E / 42.99389°S 147.40333°E / -42.99389; 147.40333
LGA:	City of Clarence
Federal Division:	Franklin
Suburbs around Opossum Bay: Derwent River Derwent River Ralphs Bay Derwent River Opossum Bay Ralphs Bay Derwent River South Arm Ralphs Bay

Opossum Bay is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Clarence.

Its population is given as 303 at this site Iguide Travel Site, but this rises at peak times of the year as Opossum bay is a quite well known as a holiday resort within commuting distance of Hobart.

According to this site, Where is Opossum Bay? The origin of Opossum Bay's name is unclear. Opossum Bay is nearly surrounded by water. As can be seen from the below photograph, the Gellibrand Point, Opossum Bay and South Arm Town area is connected to the rest of the South Arm Peninsula by a narrow isthmus. The proximity of water (the Derwent Estuary and Ralphs Bay ) Derwent River (Tasmania) , Ralphs Bay can result in Opossum Bay being frequently cooled by sea breezes in summer. [1]

Opossum Bay area from Mt Wellington summit