Winkleigh, 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 Winkleigh, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Winkleigh |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.29216 |
| Longitude | 146.83708 |
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 4.5 /km² |
| Area | 44.8 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 181 km north-northwest |
Winkleigh is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 202. The locality covers an area of 44.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 181 km north-northwest of Hobart. Winkleigh is located at 41.2922°S, 146.8371°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Winkleigh rests on a broad, rolling plateau, a landscape where the earth exhales a quiet, earthy scent, especially after a soft rain. It lies 29.7 km west-north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 302°T), and is situated 11.2 km south-east of Beaconsfield. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of paddocks, their fences a fine, dark tracery against the greens and golds of pasture and cropping. Here, the air holds a certain clarity, a crispness that sharpens the distant blue haze of the Great Western Tiers, suggesting a vastness beyond the immediate reach of the eye. The light often takes on a honeyed quality in the late afternoon, casting long, gentle shadows that deepen the contours of the land, lending a subtle, almost painterly depth to the scene. It is a place that feels both open and enclosed, a gentle embrace of rolling hills that cradle the small settlements and solitary farmhouses.
The history of Winkleigh is tied to the enduring pursuits of the land, its economy largely shaped by farming and grazing, a legacy evident in the sturdy, weathered barns and the well-tended fields. For generations, this region has yielded its bounty of livestock and crops, a steady, unassuming contribution to the broader Tasmanian agricultural scene. While not a hub of grand industry, Winkleigh’s character is defined by this deep connection to the soil, a quiet resilience that has seen it through changing times. The local roads, often lined with mature gum trees, invite a slower pace, a contemplative journey that allows travellers to absorb the enduring spirit of this particular corner of the West Tamar.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winkleigh, 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 Winkleigh, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Winkleigh includes the postcode (7275), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar 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 Winkleigh 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. |