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| Locality | Taranna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.06338 |
| Longitude | 147.87003 |
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 7.6 /km² |
| Area | 19.1 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 7180 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 48 km east-southeast |
Taranna is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 145. The locality covers an area of 19.1 km², giving a population density of about 7.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km east-southeast of Hobart. Taranna is located at 43.0634°S, 147.8700°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7180. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Taranna rests on the eastern fringe of the Tasman Peninsula, a place where the land exhales the cool, salt-laden breath of Frederick Henry Bay. It lies 48.4 km east-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 115°T), and is situated 25.1 km south-east of Primrose Sands. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the passage of time and cloaked in a mosaic of native bushland and pasture. Heather-coloured heaths cling to the drier outcrops, their delicate blooms a vibrant contrast against the muted greens of eucalypt forests that spill down towards the water's edge. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet invitation to observe the way sunlight slants through the leaves, painting shifting patterns on the ground.
The history of Taranna is deeply entwined with the sea and the land it borders, a story shaped by early European settlement and the enduring presence of the natural world. For many years, the economy of Taranna was largely sustained by the bounty of the ocean, with fishing boats frequently seen returning to the small harbour, their catches a vital contribution to the local livelihood. More recently, agriculture has played a significant role, with small farms dotting the landscape, producing a variety of goods. The distinctive character of Taranna is also evident in its quiet pace of life, a gentle unwinding that allows for contemplation of the expansive water views and the rugged beauty of the neighbouring coastline.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taranna, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -43.06338, 147.87003. 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 Taranna, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Taranna includes the postcode (7180), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Taranna 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. |