Lorinna, 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 Lorinna, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Lorinna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.53194 |
| Longitude | 146.15011 |
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 37.5 km² |
| Elevation | 332 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 179 km north-northwest |
Lorinna is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 57. The locality covers an area of 37.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 332 m above sea level. It lies approximately 179 km north-northwest of Hobart. Lorinna is located at 41.5319°S, 146.1501°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lorinna rests in a valley carved by ancient forces, where the Western River snakes its way through rolling hills cloaked in a rich, dark green. It lies 42.8 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 22.5 km south-west of Sheffield. The air here carries the damp scent of eucalypts and the cool breath of water, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Farms, small and scattered like fallen leaves, dot the landscape, their paddocks a patchwork of golden grasses and the deep brown of freshly turned earth. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, almost liquid quality, bathing the hills in hues of amber and rose before the shadows lengthen and the stars begin to prick the darkening sky.
The early settlers of Lorinna were drawn by the promise of fertile land and the steady flow of the river, establishing a livelihood from farming and grazing that continues to shape the valley's character today. Remnants of this pastoral heritage can still be seen in the weathered timber fences and the sturdy stone foundations of older farmhouses. While the economy remains largely agricultural, with sheep and cattle forming the backbone of local produce, a growing number of artisans and craftspeople have found inspiration in Lorinna's tranquil beauty, adding a quiet hum of creative endeavour to the valley's traditional rhythm. The nearby St. Patricks River, a vital artery for the region, also offers a haven for native fish and a serene backdrop for those who seek the simple pleasures of the Tasmanian countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lorinna, 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 Lorinna, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lorinna includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Lorinna 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. |