Douglas River, 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 River, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Douglas River |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.79836 |
| Longitude | 148.25529 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Elevation | 86 m |
| Postcode | 7215 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 143 km north-northeast |
Douglas River is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 16.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 86 m above sea level. It lies approximately 143 km north-northeast of Hobart. Douglas River is located at 41.7984°S, 148.2553°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Douglas River unfurls itself with a quiet grace, a ribbon of cool, clear water carving its way through a landscape of rolling hills and fertile plains. It lies 101.3 km east-south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 114°T), and is situated 10.7 km north of Bicheno. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a refreshing balm after the drive from the coast, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a soft, honeyed quality that seems to linger on the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses. Sheep dot the verdant pastures like scattered clouds, their gentle bleating a constant, low murmur against the rustle of wind through the grasses. The terrain itself is a study in gentle transitions, from the more open country towards the south to the denser stands of native bush that hug the riverbanks further upstream, creating a sense of both expanse and intimate enclosure.
The history of Douglas River is etched into the very soil, a narrative of hardy settlers who found sustenance and a livelihood from this rich land. Early farming and grazing enterprises formed the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that continues to this day, with wool and prime lamb being significant exports. Remnants of older ways can still be glimpsed, perhaps in the sturdy stone walls of forgotten paddocks or the weathered timber of an abandoned shearing shed, whispering tales of generations past. While agriculture remains dominant, the natural beauty of the region has also drawn a quiet tourism, with travellers seeking the unspoiled charm and the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside, perhaps following the winding course of the river itself, a constant, life-giving presence in the life of Douglas River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Douglas River, 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 River, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Douglas River 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 River 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. |