He named Prince of Wales Bay and called the area around New Town and Moonah King George's Plains.

[9] This French presence was the main influence in Lieutenant Governor Bowen's decision to settle where Hobart now exists.

Glenorchy is believed to have been so named by governor Lachlan Macquarie after his wife's home in Scotland.

Glenorchy is classified as urban, fringe and medium (UFM) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

Located on the main road there is the only ice rink in the greater area of Hobart, as well as a Village Cinemas complex at Glenorchy Central and a Zone Bowling center at Moonah and located in Derwent Park is Parsons Sports Centre which houses Hobart's only indoor Tennis court.

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) opened on the Moorilla estate in 2011, and quickly became a popular tourist attraction.