Apollo Bay, 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 Apollo Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Apollo Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.16454 |
| Longitude | 147.28833 |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 32 km south |
Apollo Bay is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km². It lies approximately 32 km south of Hobart. Apollo Bay is located at 43.1645°S, 147.2883°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Apollo Bay rests as a coastal jewel where the ancient Otway Ranges surrender their green mantle to the restless Southern Ocean. It lies 31.5 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 186°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-east of Snug. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a bracing, cool caress that clings to the skin and scents the very essence of this place. Beyond the sheltered curve of the harbour, where fishing boats bob like patient seabirds, the land rises sharply, cloaked in dense, emerald rainforest that spills down to meet the pale, often windswept sands. The character of Apollo Bay is one of quiet resilience, a town that has learned to live in intimate dialogue with the powerful forces of nature, its buildings huddled against the prevailing weather, their colours muted by the sea spray and the ever-present mist that can drift in from the ocean, softening the edges of the world.
The history of Apollo Bay is deeply entwined with the bounty and challenge of its environment, a narrative etched into the weathered timber of its jetties and the hardy spirit of its people. For generations, the sea has provided, its rich waters supporting a vital fishing industry that continues to be the lifeblood of Apollo Bay, bringing fresh catches to the local eateries and a tangible connection to the ocean’s deep rhythms. Before that, and still present in the surrounding paddocks, grazing sheep have shaped the landscape, their wool a valuable export that once travelled far beyond these shores. The proximity to the Great Otway National Park also draws a steady stream of travellers, drawn by the promise of cascading waterfalls, ancient tree ferns, and the stark beauty of the rainforest, a stark contrast to the coastal plains. This blend of natural grandeur and working town imbues Apollo Bay with a unique, unpretentious charm, a place where the wildness of the coast meets the grounded reality of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apollo Bay, 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 Apollo Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Apollo Bay includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Apollo Bay 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. |