Triabunna, 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 Triabunna, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Triabunna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.46874 |
| Longitude | 147.93211 |
| Population | 844 |
| Density | 4.8 /km² |
| Area | 174.1 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 7190 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 68 km northeast |
Triabunna is a locality in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 844. The locality covers an area of 174.1 km², giving a population density of about 4.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km northeast of Hobart. Triabunna is located at 42.4687°S, 147.9321°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7190. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Triabunna exhales a salt-laced breath onto the eastern coast of Tasmania, a place where the land slopes gently towards the vast, cool embrace of Spring Bay. It lies 67.4 km north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 47°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-east of Orford. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypts mingling with the sharper tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Low-slung buildings huddle close to the water's edge, their weather-beaten facades telling tales of relentless sun and wind. Across the bay, the rugged shoulders of Maria Island rise, a silhouette etched against the sky, its wild beauty a constant, silent neighbour. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, a soft, golden wash that seems to imbue the very water with a liquid luminescence, transforming the ordinary into something touched by a quiet magic.
The history of Triabunna is woven into the rhythm of the sea and the bounty it provides. Once a significant whaling station, its fortunes have since shifted, now largely sustained by the vibrant fishing industry that continues to thrive in these fertile waters, supplying the world with premium Tasmanian seafood. Oyster farming also plays a crucial role, its neat rows of submerged racks a familiar sight in the sheltered coves. The land beyond the immediate harbour, once cleared for grazing and agriculture, now sees pockets of viticulture appearing, the cool climate proving surprisingly amenable to certain grape varietals. A quiet resilience defines Triabunna, a spirit forged by generations who have learned to live in concert with the powerful natural forces of this coastline, their lives dictated by the tides and the seasons rather than the hurried ticking of a clock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Triabunna, 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 Triabunna, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Triabunna includes the postcode (7190), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glamorgan-Spring Bay 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 Triabunna 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. |