Otago, 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 Otago, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Otago |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.79991 |
| Longitude | 147.29715 |
| Population | 521 |
| Density | 95.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 7017 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 10 km north-northwest |
Otago is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 521. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 95.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north-northwest of Hobart. Otago is located at 42.7999°S, 147.2971°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7017. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Otago rests in a fold of the land where the rolling hills, softened by the coastal air, begin their gentle descent towards the Tasman Sea. It lies 9.5 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 344°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-north-west of Sandy Bay. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a patchwork of pasture and hardy scrub that seems to absorb the pale Tasmanian sunlight. Sheep, like scattered tufts of cloud, dot the paddocks, their bleating a faint, almost musical counterpoint to the persistent sigh of the wind that carries the scent of salt and damp earth. The sky above Otago often hangs a soft, luminous grey, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds that can, at times, break to reveal startling patches of cerulean blue.
The story of Otago is one of quiet perseverance, etched not in grand monuments but in the sturdy farmhouses and the enduring agricultural rhythm that has shaped its character for generations. For years, the land has yielded its bounty through sheep farming and grazing, a livelihood deeply connected to the cycles of the seasons and the unpredictable moods of the weather. Though the broader Clarence City Council area might boast more vibrant economic hubs, Otago retains a distinct sense of place, a character forged by its isolation and the sheer, unadorned beauty of its setting. Travellers passing through might notice the subtle shifts in the terrain, the way the land seems to hold its breath before the final sweep towards the coast, a reminder of the raw, untamed spirit that still breathes in this corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Otago, 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 Otago, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Otago includes the postcode (7017), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Otago 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. |