Douglas-Apsley, 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 Douglas-Apsley, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Douglas-Apsley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.78572 |
| Longitude | 148.18017 |
| Area | 193.8 km² |
| Postcode | 7215 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 141 km north-northeast |
Douglas-Apsley is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 193.8 km². It lies approximately 141 km north-northeast of Hobart. Douglas-Apsley is located at 41.7857°S, 148.1802°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Douglas-Apsley unfolds as a broad sweep of coastal plains and rolling hills, where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea. It lies 95.0 km east-south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 115°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-north-west of Bicheno. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of salt and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Fields of emerald pasture, often dotted with the patient forms of grazing sheep, stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the darker, more rugged lines of forested ridgelines. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brisk Tasmanian sky, paints the landscape in shifting hues of gold and ochre, illuminating the weathered fences and the sturdy, unassuming farmhouses that dot the countryside. The rhythm of Douglas-Apsley is dictated by the tides, the seasons, and the quiet hum of agricultural life, a steady pulse that resonates through the land.
This stretch of coastline has a history as deep and layered as the rich soil that sustains its primary industries. For generations, the land around Douglas-Apsley has been worked by farmers and graziers, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the earth and the sea. Evidence of earlier times can be glimpsed in the remnants of old stone walls and the enduring traditions of the local farming families. The economy, while rooted in agriculture, also embraces the growing appeal of its natural beauty, drawing travellers who seek the tranquility of its wild beaches and the invigorating hikes through its coastal heathlands. The nearby Douglas-Apsley National Park, a significant natural asset, offers a sanctuary of ancient forests and dramatic sea cliffs, a testament to the enduring wildness of this corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Douglas-Apsley, 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 Douglas-Apsley, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Douglas-Apsley includes the postcode (7215), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 Douglas-Apsley 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. |