Boat Harbour, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Boat Harbour
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 273 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7321 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11 km (7 mi) NW of Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Waratah–Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Boat Harbour is a small country area in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the Waratah–Wynyard region. This area is located in the north-west of Tasmania. Boat Harbour is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north-west of the town of Wynyard. In 2021, about 339 people lived in Boat Harbour.
History of Boat Harbour
Boat Harbour became an official locality in 1966. When a place is "gazetted," it means its name and boundaries are formally recognized by the government. This helps everyone know exactly where the area is.
Geography and Nature
Boat Harbour is a beautiful coastal area. The large body of water called Bass Strait is to its north. This strait separates Tasmania from mainland Australia. A small part of the northern border is the nearby area of Boat Harbour Beach. The Flowerdale River flows along much of Boat Harbour's southern edge. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Getting Around Boat Harbour
The main road that goes through Boat Harbour is the Bass Highway. This highway is also known as Route A2. It helps people travel from the east to the south-west of the area. There are also smaller roads that connect to the highway. These roads help people get to different parts of Boat Harbour and nearby places. For example, Port Road (Route C232) goes north towards Boat Harbour Beach. Sisters Beach Road (Route C233) goes west from Port Road.
