Renison Bell, 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 Renison Bell, in the West Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Renison Bell |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.79051 |
| Longitude | 145.43711 |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 200 m |
| Postcode | 7469 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 197 km northwest |
Renison Bell is a locality in the West Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 200 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km northwest of Hobart. Renison Bell is located at 41.7905°S, 145.4371°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Renison Bell lies cradled by the rugged, mist-shrouded peaks of Tasmania's West Coast, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with an ancient, earthy scent. It lies 101.8 km south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 228°T), and is situated 6.2 km west of Rosebery. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: steep, densely forested slopes, their greens deepened by perpetual dampness, give way to valleys carved by the patient work of water and time. The air, perpetually cool and carrying the sharp tang of damp eucalypt and moss, often hangs heavy with a fine, almost imperceptible mist, softening the harsh lines of the landscape and lending a quiet, introspective mood to the surroundings. Occasionally, the dense bush parts to reveal glimpses of the raw, untamed beauty of the mountains, their summits frequently lost in swirling cloud, a constant reminder of nature’s enduring dominion.
The story of Renison Bell is inextricably bound to the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy for generations. This is a place built on the back of tin mining, a history etched into the very fabric of the settlement, though the boom times have long since receded, leaving behind a quieter, more contemplative existence. The town’s present economy, while still influenced by the echoes of its mining past, now also draws a modest livelihood from the surrounding natural resources and a scattering of hardy individuals who have chosen to remain, their lives unfolding with a steady, unhurried cadence. The colour of the earth, a deep, resonant ochre, speaks of the wealth that once flowed, a silent testament to the hard work and resilience of those who came before, their stories now whispered on the wind that rustles through the tall timbers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Renison Bell, 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 Renison Bell, in the West Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Renison Bell includes the postcode (7469), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Renison Bell 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. |