The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom

Gorgeous views from a unique structure

What a ' one of a kind' sandstone structure!?! This scotsman was 20 when he emigrated. He achieved a lot with only 2 stonemasons!

unusual - and all the better for it

This is an unusual tourist site. It consists principally of the tower down whose 'chimney' molten lead for firearms was projected to land in a vat of water. It is good exercise to climb the 300+ step...

Our specal celebration.

Lovely garden setting as well as delightful room with lots of memorabilia. It was our 50th wedding anniversary celebration & they served our devonshire tea with all the beautiful tea cups & plates e...

Shot tower views

Easy trip to the Shot Tower on local bus from Hobart, great view from the top after climbing 259 steps. Stop off at Alexandra Battery park on way back to town with short to the Searchlight & along Lo...

Great history, great views, great scones!

Great history, photo opportunities and views from the top of the tower! Great little gift shop but DONT GO PAST the Devonshire teas in the cafe below - the scones are ridiculously yummo, large, light ...