Explore Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bothwell, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Bothwell |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.32713 |
| Longitude | 147.01865 |
| Population | 491 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 757.0 km² |
| Elevation | 350 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 67 km north-northwest |
Bothwell is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 491. The locality covers an area of 757.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 350 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km north-northwest of Hobart. Bothwell is located at 42.3271°S, 147.0187°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bothwell sits under a sky that can shift from a startling, almost crystalline blue to a bruised, brooding grey with remarkable speed. It lies 66.7 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 338°T), and is situated 24.3 km west of Oatlands. The land here, in the heart of Tasmania’s midlands, rolls with a gentle, persistent undulation, a quilt of pasture and farmland stitched with hedgerows and the darker green of mature eucalypts. Sheep, like scattered white stones, dot the slopes, their bleating a faint, constant murmur carried on the crisp air. The Lachlan River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the valley, its banks often fringed with a soft, feathery grass that catches the light. Even on a still day, there’s a subtle movement to the landscape, a breathing quality that speaks of the deep, ancient earth beneath.
This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, woven into the very fabric of everyday life. Bothwell’s origins are deeply entwined with the early pastoral industry, a legacy evident in the sturdy, stone farmhouses and the enduring agricultural economy that still defines its character. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke, a comforting reminder of generations who have worked this land. The iconic Highland Games, a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, draw crowds and inject a lively spirit into the quiet routines of the district, a colourful counterpoint to the muted greens and browns of the surrounding countryside.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bothwell, Tasmania. 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 Bothwell, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bothwell includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Bothwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |