Montana, 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 Montana, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Montana |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.59432 |
| Longitude | 146.58817 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 292 m |
| Postcode | 7304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 156 km north-northwest |
Montana is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 59. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 292 m above sea level. It lies approximately 156 km north-northwest of Hobart. Montana is located at 41.5943°S, 146.5882°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Montana unfolds across a rolling landscape where the rich alluvial soils of the Meander River have long dictated the rhythm of the land. It lies 49.3 km west-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 249°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-west of Deloraine. Here, the paddocks are a patchwork of emerald and gold, stitched together by gum-lined creeks and the occasional weathered fence. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp cleanness, a scent of damp earth and eucalyptus that is pure Tasmania. Distant hills, cloaked in a haze of blue and green, offer a soft backdrop to the more immediate, cultivated fields, and the sky above often displays a remarkable depth of colour, especially as dusk begins to settle, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose.
The story of Montana is intrinsically tied to the fertile plains it occupies, a place where farming has been the enduring bedrock of its economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its generous earth, with sheep and cattle grazing on the verdant pastures being a common and enduring sight. The Meander River itself, a vital artery, not only nourishes the farms but also hints at the journeys of earlier travellers and settlers who navigated its course. While not a place of grand monuments, Montana’s character is etched in the quiet resilience of its agricultural heritage and the unpretentious beauty of its rural setting, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the seasons and the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montana, 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 Montana, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montana includes the postcode (7304), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander 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 Montana 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. |