Arthur River, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Arthur River, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Arthur River |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.0537 |
| Longitude | 144.68827 |
| Area | 39.6 km² |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 298 km northwest |
Arthur River is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 39.6 km². It lies approximately 298 km northwest of Hobart. Arthur River is located at 41.0537°S, 144.6883°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Arthur River lies where the tannin-stained waters of its namesake meet the restless Southern Ocean. It lies 139.3 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 275°T), and is situated 44.3 km west-south-west of Smithton. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and greys, a coastal fringe where rolling pastures give way to dense, resilient scrub and ancient stands of eucalyptus that whisper in the constant sea breeze. The air carries the sharp tang of salt, a pervasive perfume that clings to everything, from the weathered timber of the few buildings to the very skin of the land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the damp earth and the glistening leaves of coastal tea-tree. The rhythm of Arthur River is dictated by the tides and the changing seasons, a quiet pulse that resonates with the untamed character of this western edge of Tasmania.
The history of Arthur River is intrinsically linked to the hardy souls who sought a living from its challenging environment. For generations, its fortunes have been tied to the land, with sheep grazing on the fertile, though often windswept, coastal plains forming the backbone of its economy. Fishing, too, has played its part, with small boats venturing out from the river mouth to brave the often-turbulent seas. This is a place where the past feels close, where the echoes of early settlers persist in the stoic resilience of its inhabitants. The surrounding natural beauty, while demanding, offers its own distinct allure, drawing those who appreciate a wilder, less manicured Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arthur River, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Arthur River, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arthur River includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arthur River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |