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The Cambridge Radio Telescope UTAS (Mt Pleasant) Hobart

The Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory is a radio astronomy based observatory owned and operated by University of Tasmania, located 20 km east of Hobart in Cambridge, Tasmania. It is home to three radio astronomy antennas and the Grote Reber Museum.

This is a great addition and works well alongside the Tas-Pack.

Compatible with MSFS2020 WU8

The Tas Pack

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The Tas Pack is your one stop source for VFR Flying around the beautiful landmarks of Tasmania. This pack is compatible with World Update VIII and is recommended to compliment the Free Australian World Update VII.

For the ultimate VFR experience this pack is best experience with photogrammetry switched off. This is simply acheived by visiting the Options Data Tab where you will find the Photogrammetry Off option.

See below for a full preview of what is contained in this pack.

Blundstone Arena (Bellerive)

The famouse Bellerive Oval. Host to Cricket and AFL Tasmania. Located just east of Hobart and 2kms South of the Tasman Bridge.

YDPO Devonport Airport

YPDO Devonport is an airport in the North region of Tasmania.

Aspect Tamar Valley Resort - Grindelwald

Grindelwald is a rural/residential locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 25 kilometres south-east of the town of Beaconsfield

Bridport Airstrip (YBDP)

Home of Flinders Island Aviation

Nestled just south of Tasmania's North East. This airstrip adds life to the existing scenery and is home to the Flinders Island Aviation Group. This is a great place to either start your flight to Flinders Island or to simply explore the natural beauty of the Tasmanian North Coast.

Batman Bridge

The Batman Bridge is a modern road bridge that carries the Batman Highway across the Tamar River, between Whirlpool Reach, Hillwood at its eastern end and Sidmouth / Deviot midpoint at its western end, in north Tasmania.

Calington Windmill - Oatlands

Callington Mill is a Lincolnshire tower mill built in 1837 in Oatlands, Tasmania by John Vincent. It has recently been restored so that it is now in full working order and is the only operating mill of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the third oldest windmill in Australia.

Avalon Park - Colebrook

A mock Tudor Home, nestled in the Yarlington Tiers of the Midlands

The Hobart Wrest Point Casino

Nine Restaurants & Bars Offering Casual Meals At Boardwalk To Fine Dining At The Point. Wrest Point is Australia’s First Casino & An Iconic Landmark In Hobart.

Please be warned! The Casino also hosts hundreds of rooms. Of which a few contain dark secrets. So use the drone with caution as you may stumble across some nudity for Adults eyes only!

The Hobart Cenotaph

Located on the outskirts of the CBD of Hobart. The Cenotaph, also referred to as Hobart War Memorial is the main commemorative military monument for the Australian state of Tasmania.

The Tasman Bridge

The Tasman Bridge is a bridge that carries the Tasman Highway over the Derwent River in Hobart. Including approaches, the bridge has a total length of 1,396 metres and it provides the main traffic route from the Hobart city centre to the eastern shore.

The Bridgewater Bridge

The Bridgewater Bridge is a road and rail bridge that carries the Midland Highway and South Railway Line across the Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The steel truss vertical lift bridge and specially-built causeway connect the Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater and Granton. The bridge was completed in 1946 and accommodates a two-lane highway, a single track railway and a grade-separated footpath. The bridge is the major connector of the Midland Highway on the eastern shore and the Brooker Highway on the western shore. The bridge is the oldest surviving lift span bridge in Australia.

Mt. Wellington Tower and Lookout

The mountain has two main transmission towers located at its pinnacle. This tower is the 130m 1950's concrete constructed ABC Tower. It can be seen from afar and forms a major VFR landmark. It is also the iconic tower in the Tasmanian drama series "The Gloaming". However it doesn't host a flashing beacon as portrayed in the series. Mt Welling stands at a height of 1271m

The Cadbury Factory - Claremont

Cadbury's Chocolate Factory is a working chocolate factory belonging to Cadbury and is located in Claremont, Tasmania. Despite being an active production facility, Cadbury's Claremont has a rich history with 18 heritage listed buildings on the site. The factory still features pure granite "conching" machines which are over 60 years old but are still in use. Due to its long history and the general appeal of chocolate, the factory was a major Tasmanian tourism attraction for families until its on-site visitor centre closed in 2015.

The Oyster Cove Inn - Kettering

The Oyster Cove Inn is a local bar & restaurant located on top of the hill in Kettering looking out towards the beautiful Bruny Island & North West Bay. It is well known for our great meals & huge outdoor seating area.

Featured Videos - Tasmania

Videos

Below are video's made of the various designs. They can be watched either on this page or in fullscreen on my youtube channel. If you enjoy, please give them a like :)

Hobart Landmarks

Tasman Bridge, Bridgewater Bridge and Mt Wellington Tower - Preview

The Callington Windmill and various others

Full Preview to June 2021

Tasmanian Bush Tour

Warning! A very long video taking you to the South Eastern Side of Tassie. Along route we visit the major landmarks and visit some lesser known airstips.