Black Hills, 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 Black Hills, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Black Hills |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.7056 |
| Longitude | 147.02421 |
| Population | 171 |
| Density | 3.1 /km² |
| Area | 54.9 km² |
| Elevation | 513 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 32 km northwest |
Black Hills is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 171. The locality covers an area of 54.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 513 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km northwest of Hobart. Black Hills is located at 42.7056°S, 147.0242°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Black Hills rises from the gentle slopes of the Derwent Valley, a place where the land folds and unfolds like a rumpled quilt of green and ochre. It lies 31.7 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 308°T), and is situated 9.0 km north-north-west of New Norfolk. Broadleaf trees, their leaves catching the shifting light, form a soft canopy over the undulating terrain, punctuated by the starker silhouettes of gum trees that stand sentinel against the expansive Tasmanian sky. Here, the air carries the clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant whisper of the wildness that still holds sway. The landscape is one of quiet resilience, where the contours of the hills speak of ancient forces and the persistent work of weather. Even the distant bleating of sheep seems to echo the timeless pulse of the land.
The history of Black Hills is etched into its very fabric, a narrative woven from the hardy endeavours of early settlers and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital artery for the region's pastoral economy, the land still supports grazing sheep and cattle, their wool and meat contributing to the local livelihood. Evidence of past mining ventures can be found in the weathered remnants of old shafts and the whispers of forgotten fortunes. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Black Hills is also increasingly recognised for its burgeoning wine industry, with small vineyards dotting the sun-kissed slopes, producing cool-climate varietals that capture the essence of this unique terroir. Travellers are drawn to its unpretentious charm, a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural beauty and the quiet dignity of its community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Black Hills, 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 Black Hills, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Black Hills includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Black Hills 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. |