Tomahawk, Tasmania

Tomahawk Tasmania
Tomahawk is just below the lower point on the right
Tomahawk
Coordinates	40°52′S 147°46′E
Population	48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7262
Location	308 km (191 mi) N of Hobart 111 km (69 mi) NE of Launceston 44 km (27 mi) NE of Bridport 65 km (40 mi) NE of Scottsdale
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 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]

History

Tomahawk was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Previous names were “Portland” (from 1845) and “Du Cane” (after Governor Charles Du Cane, until 1934)[5]

Geography

The waters of Ringarooma Bay, an inlet of Bass Strait, form most of the northern boundary. The Tomahawk River forms the south-western boundary before flowing through to the north.[6]

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.[5][7]

References

1. "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.
5. "Placenames Tasmania – Tomahawk". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "5649H", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
6. "Tomahawk, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
7. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.