Akaroa, 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 Akaroa, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Akaroa |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.2939 |
| Longitude | 148.33267 |
| Population | 121 |
| Density | 21.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 7216 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 195 km north-northeast |
Akaroa is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 121. The locality covers an area of 5.6 km², giving a population density of about 21.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 195 km north-northeast of Hobart. Akaroa is located at 41.2939°S, 148.3327°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7216. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Akaroa sprawls with a quiet tenacity along the eastern edge of a deep, sheltered harbour, its weathered rooftops a patchwork against the steep, tree-clad slopes that rise abruptly from the water's edge. It lies 100.8 km east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 82°T), and is situated 11.1 km east of St Helens. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a cool, damp breath from the sea that softens the sharp lines of the landscape and lends a pearly luminescence to the often-grey skies. Jagged outcrops of ancient rock punctuate the verdant hillsides, hinting at the volcanic forces that shaped this dramatic coastline, while below, the harbour itself, a deep blue vein, cradles a handful of moored boats, their masts like delicate fingers reaching for the sky. The land here feels old, settled, a place where the wind combs through tussock grass and the calls of seabirds echo across the water, a constant reminder of the wildness that lies just beyond the cultivated fields and winding lanes of Akaroa.
The history of Akaroa is a tale etched in the very soil, a story of early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the sea. For generations, this corner of the coast has sustained a modest but resilient economy, its lifeblood drawn from sheep grazing on the surrounding hills and the careful cultivation of small orchards that dot the lower slopes. The harbour, once a vital hub for inter-island trade and the occasional whaling vessel, now serves a more peaceful purpose, its waters navigated by fishing boats that bring in their daily catch and pleasure craft that glide across its surface. Remnants of its past can still be glimpsed in the sturdy stone foundations of older buildings and the enduring traditions of a community that values self-sufficiency and the quiet satisfaction of a day's honest work, a character that endures even as the modern world nudges at its edges.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Akaroa, 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 Akaroa, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Akaroa includes the postcode (7216), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 Akaroa 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. |