Weldborough, 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 Weldborough, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Weldborough |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.203 |
| Longitude | 147.93944 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 95.6 km² |
| Elevation | 375 m |
| Postcode | 7264 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 193 km north-northeast |
Weldborough is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 95.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 375 m above sea level. It lies approximately 193 km north-northeast of Hobart. Weldborough is located at 41.2030°S, 147.9394°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7264. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Weldborough rests in a valley cradled by the rolling hills of Tasmania’s north-east, where the air carries the cool, damp scent of eucalypt and fern. It lies 71.6 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 69°T), and is situated 25.2 km west-north-west of St Helens. Here, the land slopes gently towards the St Patricks River, its waters a dark, restless ribbon reflecting the bruised purples and soft greys of the Tasmanian sky. The scattered houses, often painted in muted blues and greens, seem to hunker down against the vastness of the surrounding bush, their chimneys occasionally exhaling thin wisps of woodsmoke that dissolve into the ever-present mist. A sense of quiet diligence pervades Weldborough, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and the only urgency is found in the changing seasons.
The history of Weldborough is deeply entwined with the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its soil, a legacy of tin and gold mining that once pulsed with a more boisterous energy. While the great rush has long subsided, a quiet industry persists, with some residents still working the land, their livestock dotting the verdant pastures that climb the hillsides. The St Patricks River, the lifeblood of this locality, still whispers tales of prospectors and settlers who sought their fortunes here, its banks a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make this remote corner their home. Travellers passing through Weldborough often remark on the stillness, a palpable calm that settles over the landscape as the afternoon light begins to soften, casting long, ethereal shadows across the valley floor.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Weldborough, 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 Weldborough, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Weldborough includes the postcode (7264), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 Weldborough 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. |