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| Locality | Mount Direction |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | George Town Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.1942 |
| Longitude | 147.03566 |
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 96.0 km² |
| Elevation | 100 m |
| Postcode | 7252 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 189 km north |
Mount Direction is a locality in the George Town Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 244. The locality covers an area of 96.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 189 km north of Hobart. Mount Direction is located at 41.1942°S, 147.0357°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7252. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Direction rises from the northern reaches of the George Town municipality, its slopes a patchwork of verdant pastures and resilient bushland. It lies 28.0 km north-north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 342°T), and is situated 6.3 km east-north-east of Hillwood. The air here carries a faint, clean scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural beauty. From its higher vantage points, the land unfolds in a gentle sweep towards the blue expanse of the Tamar River, its waters often glinting like scattered diamonds under the Tasmanian sun. The terrain is varied, transitioning from open grazing land where sheep graze placidly, to denser pockets of native forest that hum with insect life and bird calls.
Historically, Mount Direction has been shaped by the enduring spirit of those who have worked its soil. Early settlers cleared the land for farming and grazing, establishing a rural economy that still underpins much of the local character. Evidence of this past can be found in the weathered fences and the stoic farmhouses that dot the landscape, each a quiet testament to generations of endeavour. The proximity to the Tamar River has also played a significant role, offering a vital artery for transport and trade, and hinting at the coastal rhythms that still influence life in this part of Tasmania.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Direction, Tasmania. 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 Mount Direction, in the George Town Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Direction includes the postcode (7252), telephone area code (03), and local government area (George Town 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 Mount Direction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |