Whitemark, 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 Whitemark, in the Flinders Council local government area.
| Locality | Whitemark |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Flinders Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -40.08 |
| Longitude | 148.02361 |
| Population | 321 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 108.5 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 7255 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 317 km north |
Whitemark is a locality in the Flinders Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 321. The locality covers an area of 108.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 317 km north of Hobart. Whitemark is located at 40.0800°S, 148.0236°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Whitemark unfurls itself along the northeastern coast of Flinders Island, a gentle embrace of rolling hills that soften into sandy shores. It lies 167.9 km north-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 27°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-south-west of Memana. The air here carries the fine, dry scent of sun-baked earth mingled with the sharper tang of salt spray, a constant reminder of the Bass Strait that cradles this island settlement. Beyond the immediate cluster of buildings, the landscape opens into expansive paddocks, a patchwork quilt of green and gold stitched with the darker threads of scattered gum trees, all under a sky that often burns with an intense, almost luminous blue. The light at dusk has a peculiar softness, as if filtered through a fine muslin, casting long shadows that stretch and merge across the undulating terrain, lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the end of the day.
The history of Whitemark is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of Flinders Island, its economy long rooted in sheep grazing and wool production, a legacy that still shapes the character of the land and its people. The fertile plains surrounding the town were carved out of wilder country by early settlers, who established the foundations of the agricultural enterprises that continue to sustain much of the local population. While farming remains a bedrock, tourism has steadily grown, drawing visitors to the island's pristine beaches, its dramatic mountain landscapes, and the unique sense of isolation and natural beauty that Whitemark offers. The small harbour, a hub of local activity, buzzes with the comings and goings of fishing boats and the occasional ferry, a vital artery connecting this remote outpost to the mainland and a constant, rhythmic pulse in the life of Whitemark.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitemark, 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 Whitemark, in the Flinders Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Whitemark includes the postcode (7255), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Flinders Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Whitemark 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. |