The Shot Tower Historic Site

One of only three remaining shot towers in Australia, it is incorrectly alleged to be the tallest remaining shot tower in the world and the tallest ever built in the Southern Hemisphere, which is disputed by the Clifton Hill Shot Tower. It is however the sole claimant for the tallest stone shot tower in the Southern Hemisphere and first shot tower in the Southern Hemisphere. For four years it was the tallest building in Australia, and for one hundred years the tallest in Tasmania until it was superseded by the Mount Wellington broadcast tower. The building is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register and was listed on the now defunct Register of the National Estate. It is attached to a historic house known as Queensborough Glen, which was the residence of Joseph Moir for many years. The Shot Tower now operates as a tourist attraction, with visitors able to climb to the top, and visit the attached cafe.

Address: 318 Channel Hwy, Taroona TAS 7053, Australia
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu
Phone: +61 3 6227 8885