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| Locality | Quamby Bend |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.47946 |
| Longitude | 146.86666 |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Postcode | 7292 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 160 km north-northwest |
Quamby Bend is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km². It lies approximately 160 km north-northwest of Hobart. Quamby Bend is located at 41.4795°S, 146.8667°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7292. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Quamby Bend rests where the Meander River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, begins to widen its embrace, flowing past pastures that ripple with a deep, verdant green. It lies 23.3 km west-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.5 km east-north-east of Westbury. The land here is a gentle proposition, the hills rising with a soft, rounded grace that speaks of ancient, patient erosion, their flanks often cloaked in the muted blues and greys of Tasmanian cloud. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness, and in the late afternoon, the light spills across the paddocks, gilding the dew-kissed grass with a fleeting, honeyed glow. The character of Quamby Bend is one of quiet resilience, a place where the landscape dictates a slower, more deliberate pace of life.
The story of Quamby Bend is deeply intertwined with the fertile Meander Valley, a region long shaped by agricultural pursuits. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty to farmers and graziers, the rich soil supporting thriving livestock operations and crops that paint the seasons with their changing colours. While industry here is primarily agricultural, the echoes of past endeavours, perhaps the quiet hum of a distant tractor or the weathered timber of an old shearing shed, hint at a history of hard work and a connection to the land that runs deep. The Meander River itself, a vital artery for irrigation and a source of quiet beauty, has been the lifeblood of Quamby Bend, shaping its development and its enduring appeal.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Quamby Bend, Tasmania. 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 Quamby Bend, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Quamby Bend includes the postcode (7292), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander 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 Quamby Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |