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Blackmans Bay is a coastal suburb of Tasmania, Australia, part of the Kingston-Blackmans Bay urban area[2] and a satellite town of Greater Hobart.[3]

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Blackmans Bay Hobart, Tasmania
2008
Blackmans Bay
Coordinates	42°59′56″S 147°19′8″E
Population	7,145 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7052
LGA(s)	Kingborough
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Blackmans Bay: Maranoa Heights Kingston Beach Derwent River Huntingfield Blackmans Bay Derwent River Howden Derwent River

Etymology

Blackmans Bay was named after a James Blackman who occupied land there in the 1820s. Another "Blackman Bay", near Dunalley (also in Tasmania) was so named in 1642 because of the presence of Indigenous Tasmanians.

Geography

There is a blowhole near the northern end of the beach, which in reality is more like a large rock arch where waves can be seen coming in and crashing on the rocks. There are numerous cliffs and viewpoints along Blowhole Road.

On the southern side of the beach there is a track that leads to Flowerpot Point. This is a popular spot for fishing, although snags are an issue because of the prevalence of seaweed and rock ledges beneath the water.

Infrastructure

Blackmans Bay has three primary schools from kindergarten to grade six: Blackmans Bay, Illawarra, established in the late 1980s, and the Catholic St. Aloysius. There is also a beach and shopping centre within walking distance of most homes.

The shopping centre named Bayview includes a supermarket, newsagency, doctor's surgery, pharmacy and a variety of other stores.

Climate

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