You're connected to Wireless Tasmania Portal!
What's on this site?
The portal is a new way in which to explore new mobile digital content, services and applications. We've prepared some resouces to help you enjoy the Hobart waterfront. Visit the main attractions, check out local events or read about the area in our waterfront guide book.
Where is the hotspot?
The hotspot currently includes the area immediately around Salamanca Place, Parliament Gardens, Princes Wharf No1 and Salamanca Square. Coverage has also been extended across the waterfront to include Brooke Street Pier, Elizabeth St Pier and across to the Henry Jones Hotel side of Hunter Street, including Constitution and Victoria Docks.You can download a PDF map here.
Are there any costs?
There is basic free internet connectivity for visitors who are in the hotspot area. Registration is easy! Once the free session is over, you have the option of purchasing internet access through our project ISP partner, Tasmanet Pty Ltd
Wi-Fi Coverage Extended across the Waterfront!
The project team is pleased to announce that Stage 2 of the planned expansion for the coverage of the network and Wi-Fi hotspot is now completed. The network now extends across the immediate Hobart water front, encompassing Brooke Street Pier, Elizabeth Street Pier, Constitution and Victoria Docks through to the Henry Jones Hotel side of Hunter Street. Many thanks to our project ISP partner...
Waterfront Wind Turbines as Modern Art?
You could be mistaken for thinking a modern art installation was being put in place near Mawson Pavilion, but the photo shows the new wind turbines that will be mounted on top of the Marine Board Building in the heart of the waterfront. In a first for a commercial building in Hobart, the wind turbines are expected to help generate 10% of the energy required for the building. An exciting...
Festival Of Voices Returns To Salamanca!
Commencing July 7 through to July 11 2010, Festival of Voices is Tasmania’s leading winter event. In 2009 more then 35 choirs travelled from across Australia to take part in the Festival. More than 10,000 participants attended concerts, performances and workshops across the city and gathered under the night sky for the Festival Bonfire and Big Sing in Salamanca Place on Hobart's historic ...
