Constitution Dock is the

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-side

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area of Hobart, the capital city of the Australian state of

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, in the

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, on the Derwent River. The dock is adjacent to other Hobart landmark areas, Victoria Dock,

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and Battery Point, and forms part of the foreshore of

Sullivans Cove Sullivans Cove is on the River Derwent adjacent to the Hobart City Centre in Tasmania. It was the site of initial European settlement in the area, and the location of the earlier components of the Port of Hobart. History The cove was the in ...

. The dock consists of a rock-walled marina with an opening for boats. The bridge is normally closed, allowing pedestrian access around the dock. The dock is normally used by motor pleasure boats,

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, and fishing

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s serving the city's

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and restaurants, several of which are at the northern end of the dock. Constitution Dock is famous for being the rallying point and party venue for the annual

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is an annual event hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, New South Wales, on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart, Tasmania. The race distance is approximately . The race is run in ...

, held from Boxing Day (the day after

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) until yachts complete their 630 nautical mile journey from Sydney.

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Tasmanian Ports Corporation

{{Hobart landmarks Buildings and structures in Hobart Docks (maritime) Tourist attractions in Hobart Port of Hobart Tasmanian Heritage Register