Reekara, 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 Reekara, in the King Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Reekara |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | King Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -39.74692 |
| Longitude | 143.97536 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 95.5 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 7256 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 447 km northwest |
Reekara is a locality in the King Island Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 95.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 447 km northwest of Hobart. Reekara is located at 39.7469°S, 143.9754°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7256. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Reekara whispers of horizons and the vast ocean that shapes its character. It lies 180.8 km south of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 22.3 km north-north-east of Currie. The land here unfolds in a quiet dignity, a tapestry of rolling pastures that bleed into the rugged coastline, where sheer cliffs meet the restless Southern Ocean. The air, perpetually kissed by salt spray, carries the scent of wild coastal heath and the damp earth after a soft rain, a bracing tonic for any traveller. South-westerly winds often sculpt the hardy coastal vegetation, bending the ti-trees and scattering the fine, pale sand that carpets the small coves and more exposed stretches of shore. The light at dusk here is a painterly thing, softening the stark lines of the landscape into shades of bruised plum and molten gold, casting long shadows from the gnarled, wind-stunted trees.
This sliver of King Island has long been a place of sustenance, its fertile soils a gift to generations of farmers who have grazed sheep and cattle here, their livelihoods tied to the capricious weather and the distant markets. The island's isolation has fostered a distinct self-reliance, a character forged in the challenging seas and the boundless, open skies. Historically, the very remoteness of Reekara, and indeed all of King Island, made it a significant waypoint for maritime traffic, though its sheltered bays have also served as graveyards for those less fortunate. Today, the economy still leans heavily on the pastoral and agricultural industries, with dairy and beef farming forming the backbone, their products finding their way to mainland tables and discerning palates. Visitors are drawn by the raw, unspoiled beauty, the promise of solitude, and the chance to taste the island’s renowned produce, a simple, honest flavour born from this wild, elemental place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reekara, 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 Reekara, in the King Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Reekara 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 Reekara 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. |