National Park, Tasmania

National Park
Tasmania
National Park is located in Tasmania
National Park
National Park
Coordinates42°41′20″S 146°42′44″E / 42.6890°S 146.7121°E / -42.6890; 146.7121
Population73 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location38 km (24 mi) NW of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Central Highlands, Derwent Valley
RegionCentral, South-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around National Park:
Ellendale Ellendale Westerway
Mount Field, Tyenna National Park Styx
Maydena Styx Styx

National Park is a rural locality in the local government areas of Central Highlands and Derwent Valley in the Central and South-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 38 kilometres (24 mi) north-west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 73 for the state suburb of National Park.[1] National Park is the closest locality to Mount Field National Park.

History

National Park was gazetted as a locality in 1959.[2]

Geography

The Tyenna River enters from the west and flows through to the north-east.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B61 route (Gordon River Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the west, following the river, until it exits. Route C609 (Lake Dobson Road) starts at an intersection with B61 and exits to the north-west.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats National Park (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – National Park". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "715Y", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "National Park, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.


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