Tomahawk Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 40°52′S 147°46′E / 40.867°S 147.767°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 48 ( 2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7262 | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Dorset Council | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-east | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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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]
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]
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]
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]