Tomahawk, Tasmania

Tomahawk is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk.
The town has a caravan park with a small shop. There is a boat ramp and the area is known for its fishing.

History

Tomahawk was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Previous names were “Portland” and “Du Cane”.

Geography

The waters of Ringarooma Bay, an inlet of Bass Strait, form most of the northern boundary. The Tomahawk River forms the south-western boundary before flowing through to the north.

Road infrastructure

Route B82 passes through from west to east. Route C836 starts at an intersection with B82 and runs north-west to the village, where it ends. Route C840 starts at an intersection with B82 and runs south until it exits.