Road Photos & Information: Tasmania

East Tamar Highway (A8)

Statistics:

• Length: 49 km
• Northern Terminus: Low Head Road, Low Head
• Southern Terminus: Corner of the Midland Hwy (NH1), West Tamar Hwy (A7) and Tasman Hwy (A3)
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities along route: Launceston, Dilston, Hillwood, Longreach, George Town and Low Head

Route Numbering:

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General Information:

The East Tamar Highway is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. It covers the eastern edge of the Tamar River, from Launceston to the lighthouse at Low Head.

The East Tamar Highway connects with the Batman Highway, the Bridport Road, the Lilydale Road, the Main Road, the Midland Highway, the Tasman Highway and the West Tamar Highway.

The highest point above sea level of the East Tamar Highway along its length is 154 m above sea level and the lowest point above sea level of the East Tamar Highway along its length is -1.8 m.

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	Patterson St Overpass: Looking northbound near the southern terminus of A8 in Launceston, as you approach the Cimitiere St interchange. April 2007. Image © Peter Renshaw
	Black Advance Directional Sign: Eastbound on Batman Hwy (B73) approaching the intersection with East Tamar Hwy (A8) at Hillwood, May 2007. Image © Peter Renshaw