Cowrie Point, 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 Cowrie Point, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Cowrie Point |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.85516 |
| Longitude | 145.3641 |
| Population | 5 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 278 km northwest |
Cowrie Point is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 5. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 278 km northwest of Hobart. Cowrie Point is located at 40.8552°S, 145.3641°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cowrie Point unfurls itself onto the edge of Tasmania's northwest coast, a place where the land surrenders to the sea with a rugged grace. It lies 89.5 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 293°T), and is situated 12.0 km south-south-east of Stanley. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with rolling pastures of emerald green, dotted with the stoic shapes of grazing livestock, giving way to heathlands that whisper with the sea breeze. Rocky outcrops, weathered by centuries of wind and wave, jut out into the churning waters, their surfaces a testament to the relentless sculpting power of the ocean. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the vast, restless expanse that defines the horizon, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, paints the sea and sky in hues of molten gold and soft lavender, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle.
This stretch of coastline, though seemingly wild and untamed, holds echoes of a past shaped by the hardy souls who sought their fortune here. Historically, the economy of Cowrie Point and its neighbouring districts has been deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and dairy farming, with wool and milk being the lifeblood of the region for generations. The fertile, dark soils are a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, a gift that continues to sustain agricultural endeavours. While the grand estates of yesteryear may have receded, the spirit of resilience and industriousness remains, evident in the well-tended fences and the quiet hum of agricultural machinery that punctuates the otherwise tranquil soundscape. The proximity to the sea has also historically offered sustenance, with local fishermen still venturing out to harvest the ocean’s offerings, a tradition that connects the present day to the maritime heritage of Cowrie Point.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cowrie Point, 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 Cowrie Point, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cowrie Point includes the postcode (7321), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Cowrie Point 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. |