The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom
318 Channel Hwy, Taroona TAS 7053, Australia
The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is a museum in Taroona, Tasmania, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 730 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Taroona.
The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom at a glance
- Category
- Museums
- State
- Tasmania
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 730
- Taroona rank
- #1 of 1
- National rank
- #217 of 489
About The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom
The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is one of 1 catalogued landmarks in Taroona, Tasmania, sitting within the museums category. It is the city's standout entry in the national catalogue.
Visitors rate The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom 4.6 out of 5 across 730 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #35 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom ranks #217 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 44%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Tasmania it sits at #10 of 25, and within the museums category it holds #35 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is located at 318 Channel Hwy, Taroona TAS 7053, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Taroona. For the wider context, the Taroona city page ranks all 1 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom worth visiting?
- The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is a museum in Taroona, Tasmania, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 730 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Taroona.
- Where is The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom?
- The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is located at 318 Channel Hwy, Taroona TAS 7053, Australia.
- What type of landmark is The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom?
- The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom rated?
- The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 730 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom?
- By visitor review volume, The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom ranks #217 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 44%), #10 of 25 in Tasmania, and #1 of 1 in Taroona.
- How does The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom compare to other museums?
- Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom ranks #35 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
- What landmarks are near The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom?
- The closest landmarks to The Shot Tower Historic Site and The Tower Tearoom are Elizabeth Street Pier (8.2 km away), Constitution Dock (8.3 km away), First Settlers Monument (8.5 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
Similar Museums Across Australia
National Gallery of Victoria
4.7Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne Museum
4.6Carlton, Victoria
Australian War Memorial
4.8Campbell, Australian Capital Territory
Sovereign Hill
4.5Golden Point, Victoria
Port Arthur Historic Site
4.6Port Arthur, Tasmania
Cape Byron Lighthouse
4.7Byron Bay, New South Wales
Closest Landmarks by Distance
Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.