Bakers Beach, 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 Bakers Beach, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
| Locality | Bakers Beach |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.164 |
| Longitude | 146.64474 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 101.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 7307 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 199 km north-northwest |
Bakers Beach is a locality in the Latrobe Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 101.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 199 km north-northwest of Hobart. Bakers Beach is located at 41.1640°S, 146.6447°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bakers Beach unfurls itself along a rugged coastline, a sweep of pale sand kissed by the restless Tasman Sea. It lies 25.3 km east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 87°T), and is situated 9.6 km east of Port Sorell. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the earthy scent of coastal scrub, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Inland, the land rises in low, rolling hills, their surfaces a patchwork of emerald pastures and the darker greens of eucalypt woodlands. The sky often hangs vast and luminous, its colour shifting from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a fading day, casting a soft, ethereal glow over the landscape. The beaches themselves are broad and often windswept, the sand fine and cool underfoot, strewn with the bleached skeletons of driftwood and the delicate shells of marine life.
The history of Bakers Beach is inextricably linked to the early Tasmanian settlers, who found opportunity in its fertile soils and sheltered coves. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of the region, with sheep and cattle dotting the hillsides, their presence a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural character of the area. Along the coast, remnants of a past fishing industry can still be found in weathered jetties and the occasional abandoned boat shed, whispering tales of hardy souls who wrestled a living from the sea. While not a hub of major industry today, Bakers Beach retains a strong connection to its rural roots, its economy sustained by a blend of agriculture, local tourism drawn to its natural beauty, and the quiet commerce of neighbouring communities. The pace of life here is unhurried, dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the tides, a gentle existence where the land and sea remain the dominant forces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bakers Beach, 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 Bakers Beach, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bakers Beach includes the postcode (7307), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe 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 Bakers Beach 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. |