Strathgordon, Tasmania
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Strathgordon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 121 kilometres (75 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 15 for the state suburb of Southwest, which includes Strathgordon.[1] It is on the road to the Gordon River dam the most south westerly road in the south west of Tasmania. It is a tourist destination for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park and World Heritage listed wilderness.
Strathgordon Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 42°46′S 146°03′E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 15 (Southwest) (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7139 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft)[2] | ||||||||||||||
Location | 144 km (89 mi) W of Hobart | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Derwent Valley Council | ||||||||||||||
Region | South-east | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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It is remote by Tasmanian standards; however, fuel can be purchased at the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge which also provides accommodation and meals.[citation needed] The nearest basic services, otherwise, are 70 kilometres (43 mi) away along a winding road from Maydena. The road is maintained by Hydro Tasmania and has views of the South Western Wilderness.