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| Locality | Orford |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.56744 |
| Longitude | 147.85608 |
| Population | 616 |
| Density | 17.3 /km² |
| Area | 35.6 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 7190 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 56 km northeast |
Orford is a locality in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 616. The locality covers an area of 35.6 km², giving a population density of about 17.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km northeast of Hobart. Orford is located at 42.5674°S, 147.8561°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7190. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Orford rests on the eastern coast of Tasmania, a place where the land exhales a salty breath and the sky stretches in wide, luminous swathes. It lies 55.5 km north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 51°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-west of Triabunna. The terrain here is a gentle yielding of rolling hills, painted in muted greens and ochres, that slope towards the shimmering expanse of Mercury Passage. Across the water, the Freycinet Peninsula rises like a slumbering dragon, its granite peaks often softened by a haze that lends a dreamlike quality to the horizon. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness, a clean, invigorating scent born of sea spray and the subtle perfume of coastal heath. The beaches, long stretches of pale sand punctuated by weathered driftwood, invite quiet contemplation, their rhythmic sigh a constant, soothing presence.
The history of Orford is a narrative woven from the threads of colonial settlement and the enduring bounty of the sea. Established as a strategic port and later a centre for timber milling, its character is still shaped by those early endeavours, though the pace of life has softened considerably. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of agriculture, particularly grazing on the surrounding properties, and a burgeoning tourism industry drawn to the pristine coastline and its recreational offerings. The iconic Raspins Beach and the nearby Darlington Provincial Park are magnets for visitors, drawn to the clear waters and the promise of escape. For those who live in Orford, the day often begins with the muted clang of boat moorings or the distant bleating of sheep, a gentle rhythm that underscores the quiet resilience of this coastal community.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orford, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.56744, 147.85608. 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 Orford, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Orford includes the postcode (7190), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glamorgan-Spring Bay 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 Orford 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. |