Low Head, Tasmania

Low Head
Tasmania

Low Head
Population: 474[1]
Postcode: 7253
Elevation: 28 m (92 ft) [2]
Location:
LGA: George Town Council
State District: Bass
Federal Division: Bass
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
16.2 °C
61 °F		 9.5 °C
49 °F		 677.5 mm
26.7 in

Low Head is a small hamlet located on a peninsula by the same name 5 km north-west of George Town, Tasmania, Australia. On the mouth of the Tamar River. It is known for its diving off the Low Head Pilots Station. The town has a lighthouse, a beach and a penguin colony. At the 2006 census, Low Head had a population of 474.[1]

The area which is a suburb of George Town is popular during the summer time.

In 1996 the Iron Baron ran aground on Hebe Reef, off Low Head, causing the worst oil disaster in Australia's history.

The Chance Bros. 'Type G' diaphone foghorn at Low Head Lighthouse is the only operable horn of its type and is popular with tourists. It is sounded at noon each Sunday.

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Low Head (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL610400&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-11-10. 
  2. ^ Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 2007-11-10

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