Gravelly Beach, 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 Gravelly Beach, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Gravelly Beach |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.283 |
| Longitude | 146.96284 |
| Population | 563 |
| Density | 91.5 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 7276 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 180 km north |
Gravelly Beach is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 563. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 91.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 180 km north of Hobart. Gravelly Beach is located at 41.2830°S, 146.9628°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7276. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gravelly Beach unfurls its quiet presence along the eastern banks of the Tamar River estuary, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its character defined by a scattering of residences and the broad, reflective expanse of the river. It lies 22.3 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 319°T), and is situated 11.9 km north-north-west of Legana. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of rolling hills that cradle the scattered homesteads and the more immediate, often gravelly, shoreline that gives the settlement its name. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the water with a liquid gold quality, catching the masts of moored boats and illuminating the distant, hazy outlines of the western shore. The air carries a faint, persistent tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the estuary’s powerful, tidal embrace.
The history of Gravelly Beach is intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of the Tamar, its early days marked by the careful clearing of land for agricultural pursuits, primarily grazing and the cultivation of orchards, a legacy still visible in the mature fruit trees that dot the landscape. This fertile ground once sustained a more robust economy, with the river serving as a vital artery for transport and trade, connecting these shores to the wider world. Today, while agriculture remains a quiet undercurrent, the character of Gravelly Beach has shifted, embracing a more relaxed pace of life that attracts those seeking a tranquil escape, drawn by the natural beauty and the enduring sense of community that persists in this corner of the West Tamar.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gravelly Beach, 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 Gravelly Beach, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gravelly Beach includes the postcode (7276), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar 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 Gravelly Beach 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. |