Corinna is a rural locality in the local government areas of Waratah-Wynyard, Circular Head and West Coast in the North West region 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 south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census did not determine a separate population for the town of Corinna, which was included in Waratah. Since 2005, the entirety of Corinna has been leased to Tarkine Wilderness Pty Ltd, which operates it as a wilderness retreat for leisure travellers and groups.

History

The locality was originally known as Royerine. The town of Corinna was proclaimed in 1894, and the locality was gazetted in 1959. Corinna (kurina) is the Aboriginal name for the Pieman River.

Geography

The Pieman River flows through from south-east to south-west, following the south-western boundary. The Savage River flows through from north-east to south-west, where it joins the Pieman. The locality is completely surrounded by the locality of West Coast.

Road infrastructure

The C249 route (Norfolk Road / Corinna Road) enters from the north and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C247 (Corinna Road) starts at an intersection with route C249 and runs north-east before exiting.

References

Localities of Waratah–Wynyard Council Localities of Circular Head Council Localities of West Coast Council Towns in Tasmania {{WestCoastTAS-geo-stub

History

Geography

Road infrastructure

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