Dover, 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 Dover, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Dover |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.29695 |
| Longitude | 147.02022 |
| Population | 847 |
| Density | 17.6 /km² |
| Area | 48.1 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7117 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 52 km south-southwest |
Dover is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 847. The locality covers an area of 48.1 km², giving a population density of about 17.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 52 km south-southwest of Hobart. Dover is located at 43.2970°S, 147.0202°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7117. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dover rests on the Huon River estuary, its embrace of the water a gentle curve against the dramatic backdrop of the Hartz Mountains. It lies 52.5 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 208°T), and is situated 29.8 km south of Huonville. The air here carries a fine, briny kiss from the nearby Channel, mingling with the damp earth and the sweet, resinous scent of ancient eucalypts that climb the slopes. Farmland spills down to the water's edge, a patchwork of green paddocks and darker orchards, all overseen by the brooding presence of the mountains, their peaks often softened by a veil of mist, particularly as the afternoon light begins to fade, casting long, painterly shadows across the landscape. The character of Dover is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have shaped both the land and its people, fostering a deep connection to the natural world.
The history of Dover is inextricably linked to the bounty of its surroundings, its economy long anchored by the rich fishing grounds of the Channel and the fertile soils that have sustained orchards and dairy farms for generations. Timber mills once hummed with activity, their output drawn from the dense forests that carpet the surrounding hills, a legacy that can still be felt in the sturdy, weathered buildings dotted throughout the settlement. Today, while fishing and agriculture remain important, a growing tourism sector is drawn to the area's natural beauty, its proximity to the South West Wilderness World Heritage Area offering a gateway to pristine wilderness. The iconic wooden jetty, extending a welcoming finger into the estuary, stands as a simple, yet potent, symbol of Dover's enduring relationship with the water, a place where the past and present flow together like the tide.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dover, 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 Dover, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dover includes the postcode (7117), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Huon Valley 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 Dover 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. |