Glenora, 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 Glenora, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Glenora |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.68746 |
| Longitude | 146.86497 |
| Population | 75 |
| Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 44 km west-northwest |
Glenora is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 75. The locality covers an area of 17.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 44 km west-northwest of Hobart. Glenora is located at 42.6875°S, 146.8650°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glenora unfolds in a verdant embrace, where the Derwent River, a slow, silver ribbon, carves its persistent way through undulating hills. It lies 43.6 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 300°T), and is situated 19.0 km west-north-west of New Norfolk. The land here is a mosaic of rich, dark soil, punctuated by the emerald blush of pasture and the deeper green of established orchards, their branches heavy with the promise of fruit. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded Tasmanian sky, casts a gentle, diffused glow, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet stillness to the air. Sheep, like scattered dabs of white paint, graze the slopes, and the distant bleating drifts on the breeze, a sound as ancient as the hills themselves. The air carries the clean scent of rain-washed earth and the subtle perfume of blossoming fruit trees, a delicate olfactory greeting to any traveller.
The history of Glenora is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the generous flow of the river, a lifeline for generations of settlers. Farming, particularly the cultivation of apples and berries, has long been the backbone of Glenora's economy, with orchards stretching as far as the eye can see, their rows meticulously tended. This agricultural heritage, dating back to the early days of Tasmanian settlement, has shaped the character of Glenora, fostering a sense of quiet industry and deep connection to the land. The local economy, though now diversifying with a growing tourism presence drawn to the valley's natural beauty and the burgeoning wine industry in neighbouring areas, still hums with the steady rhythm of seasonal harvests. The old farmhouses, weathered by time and the elements, stand as silent witnesses to the perseverance and hard work that have defined this place, their stone walls absorbing the stories of the past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenora, 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 Glenora, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenora includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Glenora 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. |