Elizabeth Street is the major street which runs southeast to northwest through the city and suburbs of
Hobart,
Tasmania
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Australia. It was named by the Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821,
Lachlan Macquarie, after his wife
Elizabeth Macquarie
Elizabeth Macquarie (; 1778–1835) was the second wife of Lachlan Macquarie, who served as Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. She played a significant role in the establishment of the colony and is recognised in the naming of many A ...
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It starts at
Sullivans Cove and runs northwesterly through the
CBD of Hobart and the
North Hobart shopping district including the
State Cinema, and changes to become
New Town Road
New Town Road is a link road that connects Elizabeth Street to the Main Road within the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. This road has seen less usage since the construction of the Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the ...
at the intersection with Augusta Road in
New Town.
The Elizabeth Street Pier extends into Sullivan's Cove (the Port of Hobart) from Franklin Wharf near the intersection with Elizabeth Street. Along the street are the
General Post Office,
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Elizabeth Street Mall is a pedestrian street mall in Hobart, Tasmania. It is located on Elizabeth Street between Collins Street and Liverpool Street. It is the largest shopping area in the Hobart city centre. It is also a busy meeting place ...
, and Elizabeth College. Many major banks, insurance companies and retail outlets are situated on or close to Elizabeth Street.
Intersections
Elizabeth Street intersects with the following major streets (from south-east to north-west):Elizabeth Street Mall
Elizabeth Street Mall is a pedestrian street mall in Hobart, Tasmania. It is located on Elizabeth Street between Collins Street and Liverpool Street. It is the largest shopping area in the Hobart city centre. It is also a busy meeting place ...
Image:Street Sign - Elizabeth Street Hobart.jpg, Street sign in Mall
See also
References
Streets in Hobart
North Hobart, Tasmania
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