Lune River, 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 Lune River, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Lune River |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.43005 |
| Longitude | 146.84933 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 49.1 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 7109 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 72 km south-southwest |
Lune River is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 49.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km south-southwest of Hobart. Lune River is located at 43.4301°S, 146.8493°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7109. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lune River breathes the cool, damp air of Tasmania's south, its landscape a rich tapestry of rolling pastures and dense pockets of native forest that spill down towards the quiet waters. It lies 72.3 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 212°T), and is situated 20.2 km south-west of Dover. The terrain here is sculpted by ancient geological forces, with hills gently heaving and valleys cradling the serpentine curves of the river itself, its surface often mirroring the bruised, dramatic colours of the Tasmanian sky. Along its banks, stands of towering eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, cast long, dancing shadows, while the underlying soil, a deep, fertile loam, promises abundance to those who work it. The air carries the subtle, earthy scent of damp leaf litter and the faint, briny tang of the nearby coast, a constant reminder of the water's ultimate journey.
The history of Lune River is entwined with the hardy pioneers who first cleared the land, their efforts laying the foundation for the region's enduring agricultural backbone. For generations, this area has been a stronghold for dairy farming, the rich pastures yielding creamy milk that finds its way into artisanal cheeses and butter, a subtle but significant part of the local economy. Beyond the dairy herds, some growers have turned their attention to the burgeoning wine industry, the cool climate proving ideal for crafting crisp Pinot Noir and aromatic Chardonnay, their vineyards a colourful addition to the verdant landscape. The echoes of earlier industries, perhaps timber milling or even the ghost of a long-abandoned quarry, linger in the whispers of the wind through the trees, contributing to the quiet, determined character of Lune River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lune River, 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 Lune River, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lune River 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 Lune River 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. |