Gormanston, 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 Gormanston, in the West Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Gormanston |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -42.08067 |
| Longitude | 145.61509 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Elevation | 385 m |
| Postcode | 7466 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 166 km west-northwest |
Gormanston is a locality in the West Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 14. The locality covers an area of 67.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 385 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km west-northwest of Hobart. Gormanston is located at 42.0807°S, 145.6151°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7466. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Gormanston lies cradled by the rugged embrace of Tasmania's West Coast, a place where the wind carries the tang of the sea and the persistent scent of damp earth. It lies 117.4 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.0 km east of Queenstown. The landscape here is a study in raw, untamed beauty: mountains rise in sharp, often mist-shrouded peaks, their slopes cloaked in dense, ancient rainforest that spills down towards the coastline. Between these formidable guardians, valleys cradle dark, reflective lakes, their surfaces mirroring the dramatic skies. The air itself feels alive, a cool, invigorating presence that speaks of proximity to the Southern Ocean, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens the harsh edges of the terrain, casting a luminous glow that seems to emanate from the very soul of the land.
This is a locality shaped by resilience and a history etched into its bedrock. Gormanston’s story is inextricably linked to the demanding extraction of resources, a legacy that still whispers through the weathered buildings and the quiet hum of ongoing activity. While mining has long been the lifeblood, supporting the livelihoods of generations, the surrounding waters and the fertile pockets of land also contribute to a diversified local economy. The coastline, a dramatic meeting of land and sea, offers opportunities for fishing, while the unique environment fosters a burgeoning interest in niche agricultural pursuits. Travellers drawn to Gormanston find a place where the echoes of the past are not forgotten, but rather form a sturdy foundation for the present, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gormanston, 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 Gormanston, in the West Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gormanston includes the postcode (7466), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Coast 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 Gormanston 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. |