Southern Outlet, Hobart
Southern Outlet | |
|---|---|
| The Southern Outlet at Mount Nelson | |
| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Route number(s) | A6 |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Davey Street / Macquarie Street, Hobart |
| Huon Highway / Kingston Bypass for full list see Exits | |
| South end | Channel Highway , Kingston |
| Location(s) | |
| Region | Hobart |
| Major suburbs | Mount Nelson |
| Highway system | |
The Southern Outlet is a major highway in Hobart, Tasmania, providing a vital connection between the Hobart city centre and the southern suburbs, including Kingston and Huonville. It is one of Hobart’s three major radial highways and a key commuter route, carrying more than 31,000 vehicles daily.
Built in 1969, the highway links Hobart to Kingston, bypassing several suburbs and acting as a fast, grade-separated route through bushland and the mountainous terrain of Mount Nelson.