Interlaken, 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 Interlaken, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Interlaken |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.15867 |
| Longitude | 147.14244 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 281.8 km² |
| Elevation | 836 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 82 km north |
Interlaken is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 281.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 836 m above sea level. It lies approximately 82 km north of Hobart. Interlaken is located at 42.1587°S, 147.1424°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Interlaken rests in a quiet embrace of land where the Central Highlands begin to soften their rugged edges. It lies 80.6 km south of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 180°T), and is situated 20.0 km north-west of Oatlands. The terrain here is a subtle affair, a gentle unfolding of rolling country that seems to hold its breath under a wide, often pale sky. Between the low, rounded hills, sheep graze on pastures the colour of faded parchment, punctuated by stands of eucalypts that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air itself carries a clean, crisp coolness, even in the height of summer, a constant reminder of the higher country that looms beyond the horizon. It is a landscape that speaks of patience, of things growing slowly, of a quiet resilience etched into the very contours of the earth.
The story of Interlaken is one of humble beginnings, a place that grew organically from the needs of those who worked the land. For generations, this has been a district of sheep and cattle, the wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond these quiet valleys. The economy still leans on the sturdy shoulders of agriculture, with the occasional shimmer of tourism hinting at the beauty of its secluded lakes and the promise of a peaceful escape. There are no grand pronouncements here, no booming industries to shout about, but a steady hum of activity, a life lived in tune with the seasons and the land’s quiet offerings. The roads leading in and out are more like veins, carrying the pulse of this enduring country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Interlaken, 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 Interlaken, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Interlaken includes the postcode (7030), 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 Interlaken 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. |