Hastings, 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 Hastings, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Hastings |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.40282 |
| Longitude | 146.88911 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 44.0 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 7109 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 68 km south-southwest |
Hastings is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 44.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km south-southwest of Hobart. Hastings is located at 43.4028°S, 146.8891°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7109. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hastings rests at the foot of a low, verdant rise, a scatter of houses and sheds facing a broad, grey harbour where the water breathes with the tide. It lies 68.0 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 211°T), and is situated 27.8 km south of Geeveston. The air here carries the damp, mineral tang of the Huon River meeting the sea, a constant whisper of the wild country that presses in from the west. Paddocks of rich, dark soil, recently turned, lie like freshly baked bread, ready for the planting, and the scattered gums on the higher slopes catch the pale Tasmanian light, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound. The character of Hastings is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the sky, often bruised with cloud, holds a profound and ancient stillness.
The history of Hastings is written in the scarred stumps of felled timber and the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots, once a vital hub for apple orchards that sent their bounty across the seas. Today, while the echoes of that golden age of fruit still linger, the local economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the region's burgeoning wine industry and a steady stream of visitors drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of the neighbouring national parks. The harbour, though no longer bustling with the great sailing ships of yesteryear, still welcomes a modest fleet of fishing boats, their colourful hulls bobbing against the weathered jetties, a testament to the enduring connection Hastings maintains with the bounty of the water. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present, a gentle unfolding of life shaped by the land and the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hastings, 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 Hastings, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hastings includes the postcode (7109), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Huon 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 Hastings 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. |