Pearshape, 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 Pearshape, in the King Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Pearshape |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | King Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -40.04403 |
| Longitude | 143.91515 |
| Area | 47.9 km² |
| Postcode | 7256 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 425 km northwest |
Pearshape is a locality in the King Island Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 47.9 km². It lies approximately 425 km northwest of Hobart. Pearshape is located at 40.0440°S, 143.9152°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7256. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Pearshape lies in a broad, undulating expanse where the rich, red earth yields readily to the insistent caress of the wind. It lies 214.3 km south of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 190°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-south-east of Currie. Low, rounded hills, softened by swathes of emerald pasture, roll towards a distant horizon, their contours blurred by the soft, diffused light that often hangs in the air. The landscape here is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have shaped a gentle, yet enduring, character. The air itself carries a faint, salty tang, a reminder of the island’s isolation, and the vast, pale sky, a canvas of shifting greys and blues, seems to press down with a benevolent weight.
The story of Pearshape is deeply entwined with the island's agricultural heritage, a legacy forged in the relentless pursuit of sustenance from this fertile, yet exposed, land. For generations, sheep have grazed these slopes, their wool a vital commodity that once propelled King Island onto the world stage. The economy here remains anchored to the land, with dairy farming now taking pride of place, its creamy output a testament to the quality of the soil and the dedication of its stewards. Echoes of the island’s past, of hardy settlers and the quiet rhythm of rural life, still resonate, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day hum of activity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pearshape, 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 Pearshape, in the King Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pearshape includes the postcode (7256), telephone area code (03), and local government area (King Island Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Pearshape 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. |