Mountain 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 Mountain River, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Mountain River |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.94332 |
| Longitude | 147.12555 |
| Population | 547 |
| Density | 21.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.2 km² |
| Elevation | 185 m |
| Postcode | 7109 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 18 km west-southwest |
Mountain River is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 547. The locality covers an area of 25.2 km², giving a population density of about 21.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 185 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km west-southwest of Hobart. Mountain River is located at 42.9433°S, 147.1256°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7109. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mountain River rests in a fold of the Huon Valley, where the land rises in a gentle, persistent swell towards the forested shoulders of the island. It lies 17.9 km west-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 248°T), and is situated 13.4 km west of Kingston. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of ferns and eucalypts, a cool, clean breath that seems to filter through the very bones of the landscape. The river, a vein of silver and jade, winds its way through pastures dotted with contented sheep, its banks often fringed with willows that trail their tendrils in the water's quiet passage. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded Tasmanian sky, falls in diffused, luminous shafts, illuminating the moss-laden bark of ancient trees and painting the surface of the water with fleeting strokes of gold. The terrain itself feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of rain and wind, a comforting solidity beneath the traveller's feet.
The story of Mountain River is one of quiet sustenance, its economy rooted deeply in the rich, dark soil that yields abundant harvests of apples, berries, and hops. For generations, families have tended these orchards, their lives intertwined with the predictable rhythm of the seasons, a tradition that colours the very character of the place. The legacy of timber milling, too, whispers through the valley, remnants of a time when the mighty eucalypts were felled to build ships and homes. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, a growing appreciation for the valley's natural beauty has drawn a scattering of artisans and small-scale producers, their workshops and vineyards adding a subtle vibrancy to the established order. The local pub, a hub of quiet conversation, often echoes with tales of the land and the people who have shaped Mountain River, a living repository of its unpretentious history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mountain 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 Mountain River, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mountain 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 Mountain 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. |