Barnes Bay, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Barnes Bay
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 22 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7150 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Kingborough Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
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Barnes Bay is a small, quiet area located on Bruny Island in Tasmania, Australia. It's part of the Kingborough region, which is near Hobart. To get there from Kingston, you'd travel about 35 kilometers south, usually by ferry.
In 2016, a count of people living there showed that only 22 people called Barnes Bay home. It is both the name of a bay (a body of water) and a tiny village on the northern part of Bruny Island.
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History of Barnes Bay
When was Barnes Bay named?
Barnes Bay was officially recognized as a specific place in 1971. Before that, it was known for different things.
What was Barnes Bay used for?
In the early 1800s, Barnes Bay was a busy spot. People would cut firewood here and send it to Hobart. Later, it became important for growing fruit, especially apples and pears. Today, it's mostly a place for tourists to visit and for some light farming.
Did Barnes Bay have a Post Office?
Yes, Barnes Bay had its own Post Office. It opened on October 20, 1851. For a while, from 1853 to 1906, it was called Kelly's Point. The Post Office eventually closed in 1969.
Quarantine during the 1919 Flu Epidemic
In 1919, there was a big flu outbreak around the world. Barnes Bay was used as a special place to keep sick people from ships separate. This helped stop the flu from spreading to others.
Geography of Barnes Bay
What surrounds Barnes Bay?
The actual body of water called Barnes Bay surrounds the land area on its north-western, western, and south-western sides. This means it's very close to the water.
Getting Around Barnes Bay
How do you get to Barnes Bay?
The main road on Bruny Island, called Route C625 (Bruny Island Main Road), runs to the east of Barnes Bay. From this main road, you can take Barnes Bay Road and Church Road to reach the village itself.
