Geeveston, 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 Geeveston, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Geeveston |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.15398 |
| Longitude | 146.85939 |
| Population | 1,262 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 232.4 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 7116 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 49 km southwest |
Geeveston is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,262. The locality covers an area of 232.4 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km southwest of Hobart. Geeveston is located at 43.1540°S, 146.8594°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7116. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Geeveston rests in a broad sweep of the Huon Valley, where the land folds gently towards the dark, breathing waters of the Huon River. It lies 48.7 km south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 231°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Franklin. The air here carries the damp, cool scent of ancient forests, a perpetual whisper of eucalyptus and ferns that spills down from the surrounding hills. Fields, a patchwork of rich, dark soil, are often softened by a fine mist that clings to the hollows, lending a dreamlike quality to the afternoon light. The character of Geeveston is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the distant call of a kookaburra can punctuate the stillness.
The story of Geeveston is deeply entwined with the bounty of the Huon River and the fertile land that hugs its banks. For generations, apple orchards have been the lifeblood of this community, their gnarled trees a testament to the perseverance of those who first settled here, coaxing fruit from the rich earth. This agricultural heritage still colours the local economy, though diversification has brought new ventures, including aquaculture in the briny estuaries and a growing appreciation for the region’s cool-climate wines. The timber industry, once a dominant force, has left its mark on the landscape and the local character, a reminder of the raw materials that shaped this part of Tasmania. Geeveston’s distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious connection to the land, a place where the echoes of its past are felt in the quiet hum of everyday life and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Geeveston, 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 Geeveston, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Geeveston includes the postcode (7116), 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 Geeveston 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. |