Doctors Rocks facts for kids
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 Doctors Rocks
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 85 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7325 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) E of Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Waratah-Wynyard Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Doctors Rocks is a small, quiet place in Tasmania, Australia. It's found on the northwest coast, between the towns of Somerset and Wynyard. This area is known for a special rock formation right on the beach. In 2016, only 85 people lived here, making it a very small community. It's about 8 kilometers (5 miles) east of Wynyard.
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What is Doctors Rocks?
Doctors Rocks is both a specific spot on the coast and the name of the area around it. The main feature is a large rock made of basalt. Basalt is a type of dark, volcanic rock. This rock sticks out right on the beachfront. Behind it, the land rises steeply to a flat area called a plateau.
Roads and the Rocks
For a long time, the main road had to squeeze past these rocks. This narrow road caused many accidents. Eventually, engineers had to move the road further away. They did a lot of earth-moving work to make it safer for cars today.
Famous Ad Spot
Doctors Rocks is also famous for something fun! A McDonald's advertisement was filmed here in 2007. It was part of their "Help the locals" campaign.
History of Doctors Rocks
This area used to be called Bluff Point. The name "Doctors Rocks" came about because a doctor owned property nearby. People started calling his land "Doctors Rocks," and the name stuck. The government officially recognized Doctors Rocks as a locality in 1966.
Geography of the Area
The northern part of Doctors Rocks touches the waters of Bass Strait. This is the sea that separates Tasmania from mainland Australia.
Getting Around: Roads
The main road that goes through Doctors Rocks is the Bass Highway. This highway is also known as Route A2. It connects many towns along the north-west coast of Tasmania.
