Cape Pillar, 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 Cape Pillar, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Cape Pillar |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.18335 |
| Longitude | 147.93022 |
| Area | 33.7 km² |
| Postcode | 7182 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 59 km southeast |
Cape Pillar is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 33.7 km². It lies approximately 59 km southeast of Hobart. Cape Pillar is located at 43.1833°S, 147.9302°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7182. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cape Pillar juts defiantly into the Southern Ocean, a dramatic sentinel of dolerite and ancient forest. It lies 59.3 km south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 125°T), and is situated 43.9 km south-south-east of Dodges Ferry. Here, the land falls away in sheer, formidable cliffs, their faces scarred by millennia of wind and wave, plunging hundreds of metres to a churning, indigo sea. Between these formidable ramparts, pockets of dense, temperate rainforest cling to the steep slopes, their dark green canopy a stark contrast to the pale, often mist-shrouded sky. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and the damp scent of decaying leaves, is alive with the cries of seabirds, their calls echoing against the rock. Even on a calm day, the ocean here possesses a restless energy, its swell a constant reminder of the wild forces that shaped this rugged coastline.
This remote extremity of Tasmania has long been a landmark for seafarers, its imposing presence a navigational constant in the often-treacherous waters. While not a centre of bustling human settlement, its history is etched into the very geology. The dolerite formations speak of volcanic origins, a primal force that laid down the bedrock for the unique ecosystems that thrive here. Today, Cape Pillar is primarily a place of wild beauty, drawing those who seek solitude and the raw power of nature. Its significance lies in its untamed character, a sanctuary for endemic wildlife and a powerful testament to Tasmania's wild southern edge, a place where the land meets the sea in a spectacular, enduring embrace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Pillar, 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 Cape Pillar, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Pillar includes the postcode (7182), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Cape Pillar 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. |