Cuprona, 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 Cuprona, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Cuprona |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.12797 |
| Longitude | 145.96995 |
| Population | 110 |
| Density | 6.6 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 222 m |
| Postcode | 7316 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 225 km north-northwest |
Cuprona is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 110. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 6.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 222 m above sea level. It lies approximately 225 km north-northwest of Hobart. Cuprona is located at 41.1280°S, 145.9700°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7316. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cuprona rests on the rugged northwestern coast of Tasmania, where the Tasman Sea’s relentless energy carves the land into dramatic headlands and sheltered coves. It lies 31.7 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-east of Burnie. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of pasture and eucalyptus, give way to steep, rocky escarpments that plunge towards the ocean. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast, restless waters that shape this wild place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding skies, possesses a quality of liquid silver, illuminating the textures of the land – the rough bark of ancient trees, the smooth, sea-worn pebbles on hidden beaches, the deep, rich colour of the soil after rain.
The history of Cuprona is deeply entwined with the extraction of its rich mineral veins, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy for generations. For many years, copper was the lifeblood of Cuprona, its mines a source of prosperity and a testament to the hardy spirit of its early inhabitants. While the boom times of large-scale mining have waned, the echoes of this industrial past are still felt, influencing the local dialect and the stoic pragmatism of its people. Today, the economy is more diversified, with a strong reliance on sheep grazing and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty, drawing a steady trickle of travellers seeking its untamed landscapes and the quiet charm of its coastal hamlets. The local pub, a solid sandstone building that has weathered many seasons, serves as the unofficial heart of Cuprona, a place where stories of the past are shared and the rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cuprona, 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 Cuprona, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cuprona includes the postcode (7316), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Cuprona 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. |