Surprise Bay, King Island Council, Tasmania
Surprise Bay, 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 Surprise Bay, in the King Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Surprise Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | King Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -40.15966 |
| Longitude | 143.92702 |
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Postcode | 7256 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 414 km northwest |
Surprise Bay is a locality in the King Island Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.1 km². It lies approximately 414 km northwest of Hobart. Surprise Bay is located at 40.1597°S, 143.9270°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7256. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Surprise Bay unfolds as a rugged embrace of the Southern Ocean, its coastline a dramatic theatre of weathered granite and wind-scoured heath. It lies 226.7 km south of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 189°T), and is situated 27.2 km south-south-east of Currie. Here, the land surrenders to the sea with a series of deep coves and exposed headlands, each carved by the relentless artistry of the waves. The air, perpetually tasting of salt and wild thyme, carries the mournful cry of seabirds and the low rumble of surf on distant reefs. Beyond the immediate fringe of coastal scrub, the land rises into rolling pastures, a patchwork of emerald and ochre that stretches towards the distant, hazy blue of the horizon. Even on the stillest days, a subtle, persistent breeze whispers through the tussock grass, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the visible shore.
The history of Surprise Bay is as elemental as its landscape, shaped by the hardy souls who sought sustenance from its unforgiving shores and the rich earth. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile grazing land, established a quiet presence, their lives dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the ocean. The local economy, though modest, remains deeply rooted in the land, with sheep farming the enduring backbone, their wool a fine testament to the quality of the pastures. Occasionally, the gleam of a fishing boat can be seen venturing out from the small, sheltered harbour, a reminder of another tradition that has long sustained this isolated corner of the island. While tourism offers a gentle ebb and flow of visitors, the true character of Surprise Bay resides in its enduring connection to the natural world and the quiet resilience of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Surprise Bay, 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 Surprise Bay, in the King Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Surprise Bay 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 Surprise Bay 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. |