Forester, 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 Forester, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Forester |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.06313 |
| Longitude | 147.6817 |
| Population | 8 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 90.0 km² |
| Elevation | 130 m |
| Postcode | 7260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 204 km north |
Forester is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 8. The locality covers an area of 90.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 130 m above sea level. It lies approximately 204 km north of Hobart. Forester is located at 41.0631°S, 147.6817°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Forester lies cradled by the dramatic folds of Tasmania's northern coastline, where rolling hills, cloaked in resilient green, tumble towards a restless sea. It lies 61.2 km north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 48°T), and is situated 17.8 km north-east of Scottsdale. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the earthy perfume of eucalypt, a constant reminder of the wild forces that shape this landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can paint the undulating terrain in hues of ochre and emerald, highlighting the tenacious grasses that cling to the slopes. The very character of Forester is etched into this rugged beauty, a quiet resilience born from the elements.
The story of Forester is one of patient cultivation and hardy enterprise, deeply intertwined with the land and the sea. For generations, its economy has been anchored by the bounty of the surrounding farms, where sheep graze on the verdant pastures and crops are coaxed from the fertile soil. Fishing fleets, their colourful hulls bobbing in the small harbour, have long brought in their catch, a testament to the enduring connection with the ocean's larder. While tourism offers a gentle hum of activity, the heart of Forester beats with the rhythm of its agricultural roots and the unwavering spirit of its inhabitants, a continuity that feels as old as the ancient hills themselves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forester, 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 Forester, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forester includes the postcode (7260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Forester 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. |