Christmas 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 Christmas Hills, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Christmas Hills |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -40.96606 |
| Longitude | 144.99087 |
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 156.9 km² |
| Elevation | 106 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 288 km northwest |
Christmas Hills is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 120. The locality covers an area of 156.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 106 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km northwest of Hobart. Christmas Hills is located at 40.9661°S, 144.9909°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Christmas Hills lies at the western edge of the Circular Head municipality, a place where the land begins to soften its relentless coastal edge and turn inland. It lies 115.7 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 281°T), and is situated 18.3 km south-west of Smithton. The terrain here is a gentle rise, not dramatic peaks but rolling hills that cup the sky, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pasture and the darker green of scattered eucalypt woodlands. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, damp scent of rich soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of blooming gorse, a hardy invader that nevertheless adds a splash of bright yellow to the landscape. Sheep graze in quiet contentment, their fleeces like scattered clouds against the verdant slopes, and the distant sound of a tractor often punctuates the stillness. In the early morning, a pearly mist often clings to the lower hollows, lending a dreamlike quality to the already tranquil scene, a subtle beauty that speaks of resilience and slow growth.
This is a landscape shaped by generations of farming, a tradition deeply ingrained in the character of Christmas Hills. The local economy has long been tied to the fertile earth, with dairy and sheep farming forming the backbone of livelihoods. The land was settled by pioneering families, their stories etched into the names of the paddocks and the sturdy, weathered farmhouses that dot the hillsides. While the immediate vicinity might not boast grand historical monuments, the very fabric of Christmas Hills is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its soil. The nearest significant hub, Smithton, provides a vital centre for commerce and community, its proximity allowing Christmas Hills to maintain its peaceful, rural identity while still accessing necessary services. The quiet hum of agricultural life, the dependable cycle of seasons and harvests, defines the rhythm of this place, a steady beat against the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Christmas 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 Christmas Hills, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Christmas Hills includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Christmas 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. |