Highway 1 (Tasmania)
In Tasmania, Highway 1 is a 336-kilometre (209 mi) long route that connects Hobart to the state's north coast, and to Launceston via a 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) long spur. Highway 1 also exists on the mainland of Australia, linking the state capitals via a circular route around the coastline. All roads within the Highway 1 system are allocated a road route numbered 1, M1, A1, or B1, depending on the state route numbering system. In Tasmania the highway is designated as National Highway 1, though all other routes in the state are alphanumeric.
Highway 1 Tasmania | |
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Map of Tasmania with Highway 1 highlighted in red | |
| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 336 km (209 mi) |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Route number(s) | Brooker Highway (National Highway 1) Hobart to Granton Midland Highway (National Highway 1) Launceston to Burnie |
| Major junctions | |
| South end | Hobart |
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| North end | Burnie |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Glenorchy, Brighton, Oatlands, Campbell Town, Perth, Launceston, Deloraine, Devonport, Ulverstone |
| Highway system | |
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