Ben Lomond, 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 Ben Lomond, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Ben Lomond |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.56066 |
| Longitude | 147.65186 |
| Area | 182.7 km² |
| Postcode | 7212 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 149 km north |
Ben Lomond is a locality in the Northern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 182.7 km². It lies approximately 149 km north of Hobart. Ben Lomond is located at 41.5607°S, 147.6519°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7212. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ben Lomond rises from the rolling plains of Tasmania's Northern Midlands, a prominent sentinel of dolerite that catches the dawn light with a cool, grey grandeur. It lies 45.0 km east-south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 109°T), and is situated 27.6 km east of Evandale. The slopes are a mosaic of muted greens and browns, patched with the darker, more somber hues of native eucalypts and hardy, wind-scoured shrubs. Below, the land unfurls in broad, open paddocks, crisscrossed by fences that march with unwavering straightness across the undulating terrain. The air here carries a crispness, a clean, almost mineral scent that speaks of altitude and expansive skies, a stark contrast to the more humid air of the coast. Even on a calm day, there's a subtle whisper of wind that rustles through the sparse vegetation, a constant, low murmur that seems to carry the stories of the land.
The history of Ben Lomond is intertwined with the pastoral heritage of the Midlands, its broad acres once the domain of vast sheep stations. The rich soils, though sometimes unforgiving, have long supported a thriving agricultural economy, with wool and prime lamb production remaining central to its identity. Evidence of earlier times can be glimpsed in the weathered stone walls that delineate old property boundaries, and in the sturdy, functional architecture of the homesteads that dot the landscape. While mining has not been a dominant force here, the geological character of Ben Lomond itself, a remnant of ancient volcanic activity, has shaped its distinctive form. Today, the area draws travellers seeking the quiet beauty of the Tasmanian countryside, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ben Lomond, 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 Ben Lomond, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ben Lomond includes the postcode (7212), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Midlands 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 Ben Lomond 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. |