Tomahawk
Tasmania
Tomahawk is just below the lower point on the right
Tomahawk is located in Tasmania
Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Coordinates40°52′S 147°46′E / 40.867°S 147.767°E / -40.867; 147.767
Population48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7262
Location
LGA(s)Dorset Council
RegionNorth-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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Tomahawk". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "5649H", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. ↑ Google (13 September 2020). "Tomahawk, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.


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