Low Head is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of George Town in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of George Town. The 2016 census recorded a population of 572 for the state suburb of Low Head.

The first Low Head Post Office opened on 12 September 1887 and closed in 1894.

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

Geography

The waters of the Tamar River estuary (also known as Port Dalrymple) and Bass Strait form the western to north-eastern boundaries. The George Town Aerodrome is within the locality.

Climate

Low Head has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb), bordering on a warm Mediterranean climate.

Road infrastructure

Route A8 (Low Head Road) runs through from south-west to north-west, where it terminates.

See also

  • Wesele Cove

References

  • Iron Baron - report on oil spill
  • Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum - Maritime History of the area.