Port Huon, 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 Port Huon, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Port Huon |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.15966 |
| Longitude | 146.9473 |
| Population | 427 |
| Density | 50.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 7116 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 44 km southwest |
Port Huon is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 427. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 50.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 44 km southwest of Hobart. Port Huon is located at 43.1597°S, 146.9473°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7116. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Port Huon rests at the cusp of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, its shores a gentle embrace of cool, clear waters. It lies 43.7 km south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 225°T), and is situated 11.7 km west-south-west of Cygnet. The landscape here is a symphony of green and blue, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep emerald of eucalyptus and pine, tumble down to meet the shimmering expanse of the waterway. The air carries the crisp, briny tang of the sea, mingling with the sweet perfume of orchards that spill down the slopes, their branches heavy with ripening fruit. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-moody Tasmanian sky, paints the water in shifting shades of sapphire and slate, and the quiet harbourside hums with a serene, almost watchful stillness. Even the weathered timber of the jetties seems to possess a quiet dignity, a silent testament to the enduring connection between this place and the sea.
The history of Port Huon is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surroundings. For generations, this sheltered harbour has been a vital hub for the region's maritime activities, its waters plied by fishing boats and commercial vessels that have sustained the local economy. Beyond the immediate allure of the harbour, the Huon Valley's fertile soil has long fostered a thriving agricultural tradition, with apple orchards and berry farms forming the backbone of the district's prosperity, their produce finding its way to markets near and far. More recently, the burgeoning wine industry has added a new layer to Port Huon's economic tapestry, with boutique vineyards dotting the neighbouring hillsides, their wines reflecting the cool-climate character of the land. The quiet rhythm of life here is one of steady endeavour, a harmonious blend of the sea's pull and the land's enduring generosity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Huon, 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 Port Huon, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Huon includes the postcode (7116), 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 Port Huon 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. |