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Tomahawk
Tasmania
Tomahawk aerial.jpg
Tomahawk is just below the lower point on the right
Tomahawk is located in Tasmania
Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Location in Tasmania
Population 48 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 7262
Location
LGA(s) Dorset Council
Region North-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 provides a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk.

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

Road infrastructure

Route B82 (Waterhouse Road) passes through from west to east. Route C836 (Tomahawk Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs north-west to the village, where it ends. Route C840 (Banca Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs south until it exits.

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