7-533: 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. It is on the road to the Gordon River Dam the most south westerly road in
14-514: Is a local government body situated in southern-central Tasmania , west of Hobart . Derwent Valley is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 10,290, it includes the localities of Bushy Park, Maydena and Strathgordon , with New Norfolk the major, principal town. Derwent Valley was established on 2 April 1994, it was previously known as the New Norfolk Municipal Council. Derwent Valley
21-571: Is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments. The Tarn Shelf within Mount Field National Park is located within the region and is an area of significant botanic interest. The current logo replaced an older logo that depicted an oast house (a kiln for drying hops), trees and a roll of paper which are representative of major industries in
28-420: Is completely surrounded by the much larger locality of Southwest . Route B61 ( Gordon River Road ) runs through from south-east to south-west. Strathgordon has a cooler oceanic climate ( Cfb ) with cool summers and cold winters with crisp nights year round. Rainfall is extremely heavy year round, some of the heaviest in all of Australia. Strathgordon as well as being very wet is also very cloudy for most of
35-615: The south west of Tasmania . It is a tourist destination for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park and World Heritage listed wilderness. It is remote by Tasmanian standards; however, fuel can be purchased at the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge which also provides accommodation and meals. The nearest basic services, otherwise, are 70 kilometres (43 mi) away along a winding road from Maydena . From Maydena, access can be made along
42-637: The Gordon River Road to the major population centers of Tasmania. The road is maintained by Hydro Tasmania and has views of the South Western Wilderness. Strathgordon was gazetted as a locality in 1968. The town was the 'company' town for construction by the Hydro Tasmania of the hydro-electric structures that resulted in damming of Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon . Its post office opened on 16 July 1969. The locality
49-478: The year; it is the cloudiest station in Australia, with only 1,478 hours of sunshine and 16.3 clear days annually. Snow is a common occurrence in the winter and spring months, and can be heavy in amount, while sleet can occur nearer to summer. On average there are 12.7 snowy days annually. The station commenced record in 1968 and ceased on 19 March 2021. Derwent Valley Council Derwent Valley Council
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