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| Locality | Holwell |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.28097 |
| Longitude | 146.77112 |
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 31.0 km² |
| Elevation | 313 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 184 km north-northwest |
Holwell is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 68. The locality covers an area of 31.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 313 m above sea level. It lies approximately 184 km north-northwest of Hobart. Holwell is located at 41.2810°S, 146.7711°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Holwell rests in a fold of the West Tamar’s verdant embrace, where the rolling hills, painted in a thousand shades of green, slope gently towards the shimmering waters of the Tamar River estuary. It lies 35.1 km west-north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 299°T), and is situated 7.8 km south of Beaconsfield. Here, the air carries a crispness, a subtle scent of damp earth and eucalyptus that speaks of the island’s wilder heart, even as cultivated fields suggest a settled, patient hand. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, tender shadows that stretch across the pastures and imbue the landscape with a quiet, profound beauty. The scattered homesteads, some weathered timber, others of more modern brick, punctuate the horizon like watchful sentinels, each a small world unto itself.
The economy of Holwell has long been tied to the land, a legacy passed down through generations of farmers and graziers who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile soil. Sheep and cattle graze contentedly on the hillsides, their wool and meat contributing to the region’s steady output, while orchards of apple and pear trees, their branches heavy with fruit in season, add splashes of colour to the agricultural tapestry. This pastoral tradition, a cornerstone of Holwell’s identity, is complemented by the burgeoning wine industry that has found a favourable climate here, its vineyards now a distinctive feature of the landscape. The quiet diligence of these endeavours shapes the character of Holwell, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of the land.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Holwell, Tasmania. 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 Holwell, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Holwell includes the postcode (7275), 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 Holwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |