Dennes 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 Dennes Point, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Dennes Point |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.07417 |
| Longitude | 147.35012 |
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 75.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 21 km south |
Dennes Point is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 53. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 75.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km south of Hobart. Dennes Point is located at 43.0742°S, 147.3501°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dennes Point juts out into the tranquil waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, a slender finger of land where the air carries the clean, sharp tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 21.4 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 175°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-east of Kingston. The landscape here is a gentle swell of green pastures, a soft, rolling carpet dotted with the sturdy shapes of gum trees that stand sentinel against the often-vigorous Tasmanian winds. The coastline itself is a varied affair, a mosaic of small, sheltered coves and exposed stretches of shingle, each shaped by the persistent work of the tide. Sunlight, when it breaks through the cloud cover, possesses a remarkable clarity, illuminating the muted greens and greys of the terrain with a pale, ethereal glow.
Historically, Dennes Point has been a place of passage and sustenance, its deep-water anchorage a welcome respite for vessels navigating the often-treacherous channel. Early settlers found the fertile soil conducive to farming, and the legacy of those early days can still be seen in the weathered stone fences that delineate many of the properties. While the immediate economy now leans towards tourism and small-scale agriculture, with local produce often finding its way to neighbouring markets, the sea remains a powerful presence. Fishermen still launch their boats from the small harbour, their nets drying in the sun, a quiet echo of generations who relied on the channel’s bounty. The character of Dennes Point is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons and the ebb and flow of the tides dictate the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dennes 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 Dennes Point, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dennes Point includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Dennes 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. |