Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site

The locality of Eaglehawk Neck is in the local government area of Tasman in the South-east region of Tasmania.

The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of the town of Nubeena. At the 2016 census, the settlement of Eaglehawk Neck had a population of 385. Contents 1 Location and features 2 European history 2.1 The Dog Line. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of the town of Nubeena. At the 2016 census, the settlement of Eaglehawk Neck had a population of 385. Locally known as "the Neck", the isthmus itself is around 400 metres (1,300 ft) long and under 30 metres (98 ft) wide at its narrowest point. The area features rugged terrain and several unusual geological formations. These include the Tessellated Pavement, an area of flat rock that looks to be manmade but is in fact formed by erosion. A short walk further via Lufra Cove leads to Clyde Island, accessible for crossings at low tide, which sits at the northern entry to Pirates Bay. The island hosts two grave sites, and a rumbling blow hole cleaves the island.