Fortescue, 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 Fortescue, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Fortescue |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.10101 |
| Longitude | 147.92461 |
| Area | 83.5 km² |
| Postcode | 7182 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 54 km east-southeast |
Fortescue is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 83.5 km². It lies approximately 54 km east-southeast of Hobart. Fortescue is located at 43.1010°S, 147.9246°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7182. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Fortescue lies cradled by the rolling green hills that tumble down towards the southern coast of Tasmania. It lies 54.2 km east-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 117°T), and is situated 41.2 km east-south-east of Lauderdale. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the brine of the nearby ocean and the sweet perfume of eucalyptus. Beyond the immediate pastures, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, undulating rhythm, dense native bushland cloaks the slopes, its deep greens punctuated by the silver gleam of distant waterways. The light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of lavender and rose, casting long shadows that stretch across the paddocks and deepen the mystery of the forested ridges.
The character of Fortescue is shaped by a history of hardy settlers who found their living from the land and the sea. Once a vital hub for agricultural produce, particularly wool and dairy, its economy has broadened to include a growing number of small-scale vineyards that benefit from the region's temperate climate. The surrounding waters, though not a bustling harbour, offer opportunities for recreational fishing, and the quiet bays and inlets still whisper tales of earlier times, of sailing ships and small fishing fleets. For the traveller, Fortescue offers a glimpse into a Tasmania that moves at its own deliberate pace, where the land itself seems to hold a patient, enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fortescue, 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 Fortescue, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fortescue includes the postcode (7182), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Fortescue 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. |