Marrawah Explained

Type:town
Marrawah
State:tas
Lga:Circular Head
Postcode:7330
Pop:131
Coordinates:-40.9333°N 186°W
Pushpin Label Position:centre
Stategov:Braddon
Fedgov:Braddon
Dist1:491
Dir1:NW
Location1:Hobart
Near-N:Woolnorth
Near-Ne:West Montagu
Near-E:Redpa
Near-Se:Redpa
Near-S:Arthur River
Near-Sw:Indian Ocean
Near-W:Indian Ocean
Near-Nw:Indian Ocean

Marrawah is a small town in the north of the West Coast of Tasmania, Australia. Marrawah is located in the former shire of Wellington, now part of the Circular Head Council area. At the 2006 census, Marrawah had a population of 407.

Marrawah is mainland Tasmania's westernmost settlement and the furthest settlement from Hobart. It is located north-west of Hobart and north-west of Launceston and lies at the western end of the A2 sealed road. Marrawah also marked the end of Tasmania's westernmost railway, the Smithton to Marrawah Tramway.[1] Farming, including dairy farming, and tourism are the main commercial activities. The area has several important Aboriginal sites, such as Aboriginal carvings at Mount Cameron West and Sundown Point.[2]

Green Point Beach near Marrawah is also known as a good location for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing.[3]

The Woolnorth Wind Farm on Cape Grim is visible in the distance to the north of Marrawah.

History

Marrawah Post Office opened on 1 March 1897. A Marrawah East office opened in 1921, was renamed Redpa in 1926 and closed in 1987.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Light Railways 236, April 2014
  2. http://www.theage.com.au/news/Tasmania/Marrawah/2005/02/17/1108500205853.html Marrawah
  3. http://www.tksa.org.au/Locations/tabid/247/language/en-US/Default.aspx Tasmanian Kite Surfing Association Location Database
  4. Web site: Phoenix Auctions History . Post Office List . Phoenix Auctions . 21 March 2021.