Gretna, 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 Gretna, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Gretna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.63061 |
| Longitude | 146.94502 |
| Population | 205 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 132.8 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 42 km northwest |
Gretna is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 205. The locality covers an area of 132.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 42 km northwest of Hobart. Gretna is located at 42.6306°S, 146.9450°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gretna rests on a broad, fertile plain, a quiet sentinel in the embrace of Tasmania's Central Highlands. It lies 42.0 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 312°T), and is situated 28.5 km north-west of Claremont. The land here unfolds with a gentle generosity, rolling hills draped in a patchwork of emerald pastures and the deep, brooding greens of eucalyptus forests. A crispness often lingers in the air, even on warmer days, a subtle reminder of the elevation and the proximity to the wilder country beyond. The Derwent River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the landscape, its banks a sanctuary for native birdlife, its waters reflecting the vast, often dramatic, skies that sweep across this part of the island. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the fields and the weathered timber of the farm buildings in a soft, golden hue, as if the very air itself holds a captured moment of sunlight.
The story of Gretna is deeply interwoven with the agricultural endeavours of the region, a tradition stretching back to the early days of European settlement. Sheep grazing has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the hardy fleece of the island's merino sheep finding its way to markets near and far. The fertile soil, nourished by the abundant rainfall, also supports a variety of crops, contributing to the quiet prosperity of the farming families who have shaped this place over generations. While mining has been a significant force in other parts of the Highlands, Gretna has remained steadfastly focused on the land, its identity forged in the rhythm of the seasons and the steadfast work of cultivation and husbandry. The sense of community is palpable, a quiet understanding born of shared experience and a deep connection to this particular stretch of earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gretna, 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 Gretna, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gretna includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Gretna 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. |