Mount Roland, 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 Mount Roland, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Roland |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.4869 |
| Longitude | 146.27619 |
| Area | 56.9 km² |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 178 km north-northwest |
Mount Roland is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 56.9 km². It lies approximately 178 km north-northwest of Hobart. Mount Roland is located at 41.4869°S, 146.2762°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Roland stands sentinel over a landscape of verdant valleys and rolling hills, its iconic, almost whimsical, volcanic peak a constant, comforting presence. It lies 35.1 km south of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 189°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-south-west of Sheffield. The slopes of Mount Roland are a patchwork of rich, dark earth, where pastures stretch like emerald carpets, dotted with the patient silhouettes of grazing livestock. To the north, the land dips and folds towards the gentle murmur of the Mersey River, its waters catching the pale Tasmanian light, while to the south, the terrain becomes more rugged, hinting at the wilder country that lies beyond. A subtle scent of damp earth and eucalypt hangs in the air, especially after a spring shower, a fragrance that clings to the wool of passing sheep and the weathered timber of farm fences.
The history of this land, the country surrounding Mount Roland, is written not just in the stone of its enduring peak but in the sweat and toil of those who have worked its soil. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of the Kentish region, with generations of families tending the same paddocks, their lives intertwined with the predictable cycles of the seasons. The echoes of early settlers, who cleared the land and built their lives from scratch, are still felt in the sturdy homesteads and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterises the local folk. Today, the economy continues to draw strength from the land, with dairy farming and agriculture forming the backbone, supplemented by a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to explore the walking tracks and soak in the panoramic views from the mountain's flanks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Roland, 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 Mount Roland, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Roland 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 Mount Roland 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. |