Waterhouse, Tasmania

Waterhouse is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Scottsdale.

History

Waterhouse was gazetted as a locality in 1959.

Etymology

The locality is believed to have been named Waterhouse due to its proximity to Waterhouse Island, which was named after Captain Henry Waterhouse of the Reliance by Captain Matthew Flinders.

Geography

Bass Strait forms the western and part of the northern boundaries. The Great Forester River forms part of the southern boundary.

Road infrastructure

The B82 route enters from the south-west and runs north-east and east before exiting in the north-east. Route C832 starts at an intersection with B82 and runs south before exiting.