Tomahawk, Tasmania

Tomahawk
Tasmania
Tomahawk is just below the lower point on the right
Tomahawk is located in Tasmania
Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Coordinates40°52′S 147°46′E / 40.867°S 147.767°E / -40.867; 147.767
Population48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7262
Location
LGA(s)Dorset Council
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Tomahawk:
Waterhouse Bass Strait Boobyalla
Waterhouse Tomahawk Boobyalla
Waterhouse Waterhouse, Banca Boobyalla

Tomahawk is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk.[1]

The town has a caravan park with a small shop. There is a boat ramp[2] and the area is known for its fishing.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Tomahawk (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ Digital, Ionata. "Tomahawk Boat Ramp". MAST. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Tasmanian Fishing and Boating News". tasfish.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Fishing around the North East Coast and Flinders Island | Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania". dpipwe.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 15 June 2020.