Avoca, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Avoca Tasmania
Aerial photo of the region from the east
Avoca Location in Tasmania
Postcode(s)	7213
Location	167 km (104 mi) N of Hobart 81 km (50 mi) S of Launceston 29 km (18 mi) SW of Fingal 69 km (43 mi) SE of Longford
LGA(s)	Northern Midlands, Break O'Day
Region	Central, North-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Avoca: Deddington Rossarden Fingal Conara Avoca Royal George Campbell Town Lake Leake Royal George

Avoca is a small rural area in Tasmania, Australia. It's located in the central and north-east parts of Tasmania. This area is mostly in the Northern Midlands region, with a tiny part in the Break O'Day region.

Avoca is about 69 kilometers (43 miles) south-east of the town of Longford. In 2021, about 192 people lived there. This small village is also about 81 kilometers (50 miles) south-east of Launceston. It sits by the South Esk River, close to where the St. Paul's River joins it. Avoca was first settled in the 1830s. It was originally called St. Paul's Plains by John Helder Wedge in 1833. The area officially became a farming, coal and tin mining village in 1834.

A Look Back in Time

Avoca has a long history as a recognized place. In the 1800s, the town had several important buildings. These included a small Anglican church called St. Thomas'. This church was designed by an architect named James Blackburn.

The town also had a school and a police station. A small stone bridge crossed the St. Paul's River. The post office in the area first opened on June 1, 1832. It was called St. Paul's Plains Post Office at first. Later, in 1837, its name was changed to Avoca. Today, the mines in the area are no longer open. Avoca is now mainly a farming community.

Where is Avoca?

Avoca's borders are mostly straight survey lines. The South Esk River flows through the area. It enters from the north-east and leaves towards the south-west.

Getting Around

The main road that goes through Avoca is called Esk Main Road. It is also known as Route A4. This road runs from the south-west part of Avoca to the north-east.

Important Buildings and Places

Avoca has several historic buildings that are still standing. These include:

• The St Thomas Anglican Church, which was finished on May 8, 1842.
• The parish hall, which was completed around 1850.
• The Union Hotel, which was built in 1842.

Nearby places you might find include Rossarden, Fingal, and Storys Creek.