Corinna, Tasmania

Corinna Tasmania
Corinna
Coordinates	41°39′03″S 145°04′42″E
Population	5 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Location	138 km (86 mi) SW of Wynyard
LGA(s)	Waratah-Wynyard, Circular Head, West Coast
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Corinna: West Coast West Coast West Coast West Coast Corinna West Coast West Coast West Coast West Coast

Corinna is a rural locality in the local government areas of Waratah-Wynyard, Circular Head and West Coast in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 138 kilometres (86 mi) south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census did not determine a separate population for the town of Corinna, which was included in Waratah.[1] The entirety of Corinna these days is leased by the Tarkine Wilderness Pty Ltd and is operated as a wilderness retreat/village for leisure travellers and groups. The most detailed information on the locality can be obtained on the Corinna Wilderness Village website.

History

The locality was originally known as Royerine. The town of Corinna was proclaimed in 1894, and the locality was gazetted in 1959. Corinna (kurina) is the Aboriginal name for the Pieman River.[2]

Geography

The Pieman River flows through from south-east to south-west, following the south-western boundary. The Savage River flows through from north-east to south-west, where it joins the Pieman. The locality is completely surrounded by the locality of West Coast.[3]

Climate data for Corinna 1961-1990
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average rainfall mm (inches)	97.0 (3.82)	79.9 (3.15)	108.9 (4.29)	146.8 (5.78)	198.5 (7.81)	204.0 (8.03)	248.3 (9.78)	209.8 (8.26)	182.5 (7.19)	158.1 (6.22)	124.6 (4.91)	140.9 (5.55)	1,875.2 (73.83)
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (Climate Data Online)[4]

Road infrastructure

The C249 route (Norfolk Road / Corinna Road) enters from the north and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C247 (Corinna Road) starts at an intersection with route C249 and runs north-east before exiting.[5]

See also

• West Coast geographic region

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Waratah (which includes Corinna) (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Corinna". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 2319H, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
3. "Corinna, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
4. "Monthly rainfall Corinna, 1961–1990 averages". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.