Memana, 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 Memana, in the Flinders Council local government area.
| Locality | Memana |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Flinders Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -39.96011 |
| Longitude | 148.10116 |
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 334.7 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 7255 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 331 km north-northeast |
Memana is a locality in the Flinders Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 95. The locality covers an area of 334.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 331 km north-northeast of Hobart. Memana is located at 39.9601°S, 148.1012°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Memana rests on a broad, ochre-coloured plain, where the land gently slopes towards the distant, hazy blue of the Tasman Sea. It lies 182.8 km north-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 27°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-north-east of Whitemark. The sky here often holds a luminous, almost buttery quality, particularly in the late afternoon, casting long shadows from the sparse, wind-sculpted eucalyptus trees that punctuate the landscape. The air carries the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs, a subtle fragrance that clings to everything. Across the undulating terrain, sheep, like scattered dabs of white paint, graze contentedly, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the rustle of dry grass.
Historically, Memana’s fortunes were tied to the pastoral industry, with vast sheep runs shaping its early development and the character of its inhabitants. The local economy still leans heavily on the land, with hardy sheep and cattle grazing remaining central to its identity, though a growing number of small vineyards are beginning to show their colourful vines against the muted tones of the countryside. The old shearing sheds, weathered timber structures standing stoically against the elements, whisper of generations of labour and the enduring spirit of the place. For travellers seeking a quiet immersion in Tasmania's rural heart, Memana offers a profound sense of stillness, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the slow turn of the seasons and the patient growth of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Memana, 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 Memana, in the Flinders Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Memana includes the postcode (7255), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Flinders Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Memana 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. |