Nubeena
| Nubeena Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Nubeena | |
| Coordinates | 43°06′S 147°45′E / 43.100°S 147.750°ECoordinates: 43°06′S 147°45′E / 43.100°S 147.750°E |
| Population | 277 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7184 |
| Location | 82 km (51 mi) N of Hobart |
| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Nubeena is a town on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia a township of Tasman Council, and seat of the municipality. At the 2006 census, Nubeena had a population of 277.[1]
Geography
The town is halfway along the west coast of Tasman Peninsula, on Parsons Bay, which is a narrow continuation of Wedge Bay. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Port Arthur.
History
Nubeena Post Office opened on 1 December 1886. The first postmaster was Joseph Thornton (1813-1899) who carried the mail between Wedge Bay to Premaydena, then Impression Bay.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Nubeena (L) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.