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| Locality | Arthurs Lake |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.98143 |
| Longitude | 146.9287 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 216.6 km² |
| Elevation | 1034 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 105 km north-northwest |
Arthurs Lake is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 12. The locality covers an area of 216.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1034 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km north-northwest of Hobart. Arthurs Lake is located at 41.9814°S, 146.9287°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Arthurs Lake lies like a vast, shimmering sapphire cradled by the undulating, heath-clad hills of Tasmania's Central Highlands. It lies 63.4 km south-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 196°T), and is situated 25.3 km south-south-west of Cressy. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a bracing tonic that nips at the cheeks even on a mild day. Low, windswept vegetation – hardy button grass, sprawling tea-tree, and resilient sedges – carpets the land, punctuated by outcrops of grey, weathered rock that speak of ancient geological forces. The water itself, a deep, changeable blue, reflects the boundless sky, often streaked with the bruised purples and soft greys of approaching weather, a constant reminder of the wildness that defines this place. The shores are a mosaic of smooth, water-worn stones and dark, peaty sand, giving way to tussocky meadows where the only sounds are the rustle of wind through grass and the distant cry of a bird.
This high country has long been a place of sustenance and passage, its history woven into the very fabric of the land. For millennia, Indigenous Tasmanians knew these waterways and highlands, their connection to this country a deep and enduring legacy. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile pastures for sheep and cattle, the robust wool industry that once thrived here shaping the very contours of the landscape with fences and tracks. The lake itself, formed by a dam in the early 20th century, became a vital component of Tasmania's burgeoning hydroelectric power scheme, its waters managed for industry and light. Today, Arthurs Lake remains a significant centre for trout fishing, attracting anglers from across the island and beyond, who come to test their skill against the renowned brown trout that inhabit its depths, and the quiet hum of this enduring economic activity is now joined by the gentle murmur of tourism, as travellers seek the raw, untamed beauty of the highlands.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arthurs Lake, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.98143, 146.9287. 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 Arthurs Lake, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arthurs Lake includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Arthurs Lake 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. |