Wayatinah, 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 Wayatinah, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Wayatinah |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.36761 |
| Longitude | 146.51516 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 60.5 km² |
| Elevation | 276 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 88 km northwest |
Wayatinah is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 60.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 276 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km northwest of Hobart. Wayatinah is located at 42.3676°S, 146.5152°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wayatinah rests within the vast, undulating landscapes of Tasmania's Central Highlands, a place where ancient eucalyptus forests meet the clear, cool waters of the Derwent River. It lies 87.8 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 310°T), and is situated 74.3 km north-west of Claremont. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wild country that presses in from all sides. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green pasture and darker woodland, lead the eye towards distant, mist-shrouded peaks. In the early morning, a soft, pearlescent light often lingers, softening the rugged contours of the land and lending a sense of quiet reverence to the dawn. The very texture of the terrain speaks of a long, slow shaping by natural forces, with granite outcrops and worn river stones hinting at the geological past.
The story of Wayatinah is inextricably linked to the power of water and the hardy spirit of those who have sought to harness it. For decades, this locality has been a vital hub for hydroelectric power generation, its imposing dams and intricate network of tunnels a testament to human ingenuity against the formidable backdrop of the Tasmanian wilderness. This industrial heritage has shaped the character of Wayatinah, fostering a practical, no-nonsense approach to life among its residents, many of whom have generations of connection to the region's resource-based industries. While the hum of the turbines is ever-present, the surrounding natural beauty offers a profound counterbalance, drawing visitors for its abundant trout fishing in the Derwent and its proximity to the wild, untamed expanses of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wayatinah, 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 Wayatinah, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wayatinah includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Wayatinah 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. |