Gunns Plains, 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 Gunns Plains, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Gunns Plains |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.29201 |
| Longitude | 145.99977 |
| Population | 169 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 70.3 km² |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Postcode | 7315 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 208 km north-northwest |
Gunns Plains is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 169. The locality covers an area of 70.3 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 74 m above sea level. It lies approximately 208 km north-northwest of Hobart. Gunns Plains is located at 41.2920°S, 145.9998°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gunns Plains unfolds like a verdant tapestry beneath the watchful gaze of Tasmania's northern highlands. It lies 31.5 km west-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 246°T), and is situated 15.0 km west-south-west of Gawler. Here, the landscape is a gentle conversation between rolling hills and the meandering flow of the Forth River, its waters a cool, clear murmur through the fertile valley floor. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, sweet scent of damp earth and budding eucalyptus, a testament to the generous rainfall that nourishes this rich country. Fields of emerald pasture stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the darker green of scattered copses and the grey-blue smudge of distant mountains, their peaks often softened by a fleeting veil of mist. Sheep dot the slopes like scattered pearls, their occasional bleating a soft punctuation in the prevailing quietude.
The story of Gunns Plains is one of quiet perseverance, deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the land. For generations, this valley has been a breadbasket, its rich alluvial soil yielding abundant harvests of potatoes, dairy, and other produce, supporting a steadfast community whose livelihood is intrinsically linked to the seasons. While perhaps not a place of grand pronouncements, Gunns Plains carries the echoes of early settlers who carved their existence from the wilderness, their efforts visible in the sturdy farmhouses and well-maintained fences that define the character of the place. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, also sees the subtle hum of small-scale tourism drawn to the natural beauty and the unique geological formations like the nearby caves, offering a glimpse into the earth's hidden architecture. The rhythm of life in Gunns Plains is measured, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land's enduring capacity to provide.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gunns Plains, 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 Gunns Plains, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gunns Plains includes the postcode (7315), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Gunns Plains 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. |