Bradys Lake, 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 Bradys Lake, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Bradys Lake |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -42.22962 |
| Longitude | 146.48682 |
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 39.8 km² |
| Elevation | 668 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 100 km northwest |
Bradys Lake is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 50. The locality covers an area of 39.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 668 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km northwest of Hobart. Bradys Lake is located at 42.2296°S, 146.4868°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bradys Lake lies as a shimmering, dark jewel in the rugged embrace of Tasmania's Central Highlands. It lies 100.1 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 316°T), and is situated 77.3 km north-west of New Norfolk. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and greys, a vast expanse of rolling moorland and scattered eucalypt forests that climb towards the bruised-purple peaks of distant mountains. Water, in the form of countless tarns and the sprawling, often wind-whipped surface of the lake itself, dominates the horizon, reflecting the vast, often dramatic sky. The air carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the resinous perfume of eucalyptus and the damp, earthy aroma of peat, a constant reminder of the unique, high-country environment. Even on a calm day, a subtle restlessness seems to stir the surface of Bradys Lake, as if the water itself remembers the wilder currents of its past.
The history of Bradys Lake is inextricably linked to the rugged, often unforgiving nature of the highlands, a land once traversed by hardy shepherds and later, by those seeking the rich mineral veins rumoured to lie beneath the surface. While mining ventures have ebbed and flowed, the enduring character of Bradys Lake is shaped by its agricultural heritage, with sheep grazing still a common sight on the surrounding verges, their woolly forms like scattered clouds against the verdant slopes. This is a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, where the chill of winter can bring a hush of snow, and the brief, bright summers offer a fleeting warmth that encourages the hardy wildflowers to bloom. Tourism, drawn by the abundant fishing opportunities and the sheer, untamed beauty of the national parklands that cradle Bradys Lake, provides a welcome modern pulse, attracting travellers seeking solace and the stark, elemental grandeur of the Tasmanian wilderness.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bradys Lake, 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 Bradys Lake, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bradys Lake includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Bradys Lake 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. |