Mount Field is a rural locality in the local government areas of
Central Highlands and
Derwent Valley in the
Central and
South-east regions of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. It is located about north-west of the town of
New Norfolk
New Norfolk ( ; Aboriginal Tasmanians#Big River, Leenowwenne/palawa kani: ''Wulawali'') is a river bank, riverside town located on the Derwent River (Tasmania), River Derwent in southeastern Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1807, it is Tasm ...
. The
2016 census determined a population of 3 for the state suburb of Mount Field.
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History
Mount Field is a confirmed suburb/locality.
Etymology
It is believed that the locality was named for Mount Field National Park
Mount Field National Park is a national park in Tasmania, Australia, 64 km northwest of Hobart, Australia, Hobart. The landscape ranges from eucalyptus temperate rainforest to alpine moorland, rising to 1,434 metres (4,705 ft) at the ...
, which was named for Judge Barron Field, who visited Tasmania as an itinerant judge in 1819 and 1821.
Geography
The locality is almost wholly contained within Mount Field National Park.
Road infrastructure
The C609 route (Lake Dobson Road) enters from the east and runs generally west to Lake Dobson, where it terminates.
References
Localities of Central Highlands Council
Localities of Derwent Valley Council
Towns in Tasmania
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