Walking

Stretch your Legs

Walk the length of GASP! from Montrose Bay to Wilkinsons Point – approx 5km return – or go for a stroll on the Boardwalk – more

BBQ

Brand new BBQ facilities

There are barbecues at Montrose Bay near public toilets, but the new ones, situated at The Grove reserve between sections of boardwalk, are quiet and peaceful. Free electric barbecues & no booking – map

Birdwatching

Spot and Count the birds

A range of birds feed and congregate around Elwick Bay. The best sightings are from The Grove Reserve and Boardwalk. Among the gulls you’ll find Pied Oystercatchers, Black Swans, Cormorants and many others – more

Cycle

Ride to MONA

GASP! is only a little over 1km from the internationally renowned Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). We built a path so you can ride or walk there! Why not also ride to Wilkinsons Point, or to Hobart on the Intercity Cycleway (approx. 9.2km) – map

Events

Experience Something Special

The GASP! area is often host to special events, including The Works Festival, 10 Days on the Island and MOFO and Dark MOFO – more

Food

Exercise your taste buds

GASP! is developing its very own food truck! This stylish, cool mobile will be able to rove around the GASP! area and even off site. To be launched mid 2013 – more

Now

Susan Philipsz

The first GASP! art project, The Waters Twine, by Scottish artist Susan Philipsz was launched by the Premier Lara Giddings on the GASP! Boardwalk on January 16 during the MONA FOMA festival. It’s the first work in the GASP! art collection and we’ll be putting it up again for special events – more

Soon

Domenico de Clario

GASP! is presenting an all night performance by one of Australia’s most esteemed and enduring artists for the winter solstice. de Clario’s duet for one voice (tomba delle cose / tomb of things) will take place from dark to dawn within the beautiful new GASP! pavilion at Wilkinson’s Point – more

Past

James Newitt

James Newitt, My Secession Party, 2011 was commissioned by Contemporary Art Services Tasmania as part of the public art project ‘Iteration:Again’, curated by David Cross – more

Facilities

All facilities are for the enjoyment of everyone! The new pavilions at Little John, The Grove and Wilkinson’s Point and the coloured boardwalk were designed by Room 11 Architects, these spaces can not be booked for private events. The Glenorchy City Council maintains and manages the space – more.

Pavilions & paths

Perfect for uninterrupted walking and running the paths lead from Mona through Montrose Bay and right around to Wilkinson’s Point, in total approximately 4km. The Pavilions offer and opportunity to sit, relax and contemplate or get together with small groups – more

Environment

Situated on the Derwent estuary system, at Elwick Bay, GASP responds to the lapping tides. The tidal waters produce an ever changing environment of mud flats and inundations. Bird and marine life come and go. Help us make a difference – more

Network

The extensive GASP! network includes individual and organisational advisors, all tiers of government, foundations and trusts, community groups, volunteers, large, medium and small businesses, non-profit groups, museums and art spaces.

Team

GASP! is governed by a independent voluntary Board of National Directors led by Marion Webster OAM. There are 4 Committees of the Board, including the Art Committee which makes recommendations to the Board on all art projects. The CEO is currently also the GASP! Project Manager for the Glenorchy City Council supported by all areas of Council, the Board, Committees and GASP! volunteers – more.

Community

Our immediate community includes the residents of the Glenorchy area, Montrose Bay High School students, members of the Glenorchy Rowing Club and Montrose Bay Yacht Club, visitors to MONA and recreational users from far and wide.