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| Locality | Boat Harbour |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Waratah-Wynyard Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.94647 |
| Longitude | 145.62866 |
| Population | 269 |
| Density | 14.2 /km² |
| Area | 19.0 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 257 km north-northwest |
Boat Harbour is a locality in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 269. The locality covers an area of 19.0 km², giving a population density of about 14.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 257 km north-northwest of Hobart. Boat Harbour is located at 40.9465°S, 145.6287°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Boat Harbour unfolds as a quiet exhale on Tasmania's northwest coast, where the land gently slopes towards the cool, often pewter-grey waters of Bass Strait. It lies 65.1 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 293°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-west of Wynyard. The coastline here is a study in contrasts: rugged, dark basalt outcrops, remnants of ancient volcanic flows, punctuate stretches of soft, pale sand that gleam under the often-diffused sunlight. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape softens into rolling paddocks, a patchwork of emerald green and ochre, interspersed with stands of hardy coastal scrub and wind-swept eucalypts. The air carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and a subtle sweetness from the wildflowers that bloom in sheltered nooks, their colours a vibrant defiance against the prevailing tones of land and sea.
The history of Boat Harbour is intimately tied to the bounty and challenges of its coastal setting. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the sea, with fishing vessels still dotting the small harbour, their catches contributing to the region's reputation for fresh seafood. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the fertile soil has supported a tradition of agriculture, with pastures yielding quality livestock and crops. This particular stretch of coast, with its accessible bays and protected waters, has long served as a natural haven, a place where travellers and settlers alike found respite and opportunity. The character of Boat Harbour is one of steady resilience, a quiet unfolding of life against a backdrop of dramatic natural beauty, where the rhythm of the tides seems to set the pace for the days.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boat Harbour, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.94647, 145.62866. 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 Boat Harbour, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Boat Harbour includes the postcode (7321), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Waratah-Wynyard 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 Boat Harbour 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. |