Barnes 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 Barnes Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Barnes Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.12066 |
| Longitude | 147.36352 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 35.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 27 km south |
Barnes Bay is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 35.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km south of Hobart. Barnes Bay is located at 43.1207°S, 147.3635°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barnes Bay unfolds onto the eastern shores of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, a place where the land dips and rises with a quiet confidence. It lies 26.6 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 174°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-south-east of Blackmans Bay. The coastline here is a gentle curve of pebbled beaches and rocky outcrops, fringed by stands of mature eucalypts and, further inland, paddled paddocks. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the sea’s proximity, and on clear days, the distant, hazy outlines of the Bruny Island range form a dramatic backdrop. This is a landscape that feels lived-in, softened by the passage of seasons, where the light at dusk often paints the water in hues of bruised plum and softest rose.
Historically, Barnes Bay's character has been shaped by its connection to the sea and the fertile land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to waterways, established farms and orchards, their legacy still visible in the weathered fences and occasional stands of old apple trees. The local economy, while now diversified, retains echoes of its past, with a quiet hum of agricultural activity and a small but vital fishing fleet that still brings in its daily catch. Evidence of its strategic importance can be glimpsed in the remnants of wartime fortifications, now softened by time and moss, hinting at a past when this sheltered harbour held a different kind of significance. The pace of life in Barnes Bay is unhurried, marked by the comings and goings of local boats and the murmur of conversation at the general store, a gentle ebb and flow that mirrors the tides of the Channel.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barnes 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 Barnes Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barnes 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 Barnes 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. |