About Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park
Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park (GASP) is a contemporary public art park on the Elwick Bay foreshore at Montrose in Glenorchy, Tasmania, about 8 km north of Hobart. Opened in stages from 2011, it features a distinctive coloured glass pavilion, boardwalks and wetlands linking Montrose Bay to Wilkinsons Point. The park displays rotating contemporary sculptures and installations by Tasmanian artists, integrating art, architecture and restored coastal landscape for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air foreshore park with a winding timber boardwalk and pathways through restored wetlands along the River Derwent. The central feature is a curved pavilion with coloured glass panels, plus dispersed contemporary sculptures and installations. The setting offers flat, accessible walks, seating areas, views across Elwick Bay, birdlife in the wetlands, and connections to Montrose Foreshore Community Park and Wilkinsons Point.
Key highlights
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Coloured glass pavilion designed by Room11 Architects
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Elevated timber boardwalk through wetlands on Elwick Bay
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Rotating contemporary sculptures and installations by Tasmanian artists
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Restored coastal wetlands and native landscaping
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Scenic views across the River Derwent and Elwick Bay