Ida Bay is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Huon Valley
The Huon Valley, often shortened to the Huon, is a rural region and river valley in southern Tasmania, Australia. Centred on the lower reaches of the Huon River, it was historically renowned for its apple orchards. Today the valley’s econ ...
in the
South-east LGA 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 ...
. The locality is about south of the town of
Huonville
Huonville () is a town located on the banks of the Huon River in the Huon Valley, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It serves as the administrative centre of the Huon Valley Council and is the largest town in the Huon Valley region. S ...
. The
2016 census recorded a population of 9 for the state suburb of Ida Bay.
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History
Ida Bay is a confirmed locality.
Geography
Much of the northern boundary follows the shoreline of the waters of the Lune River estuary, known as ''Ida Bay'', ''Hastings Bay'' and ''Southport''.
Road infrastructure
Route C636 (Line River Road) runs through from north-west to south-west.
See also
* Ida Bay Railway
The Ida Bay Railway is a , narrow gauge heritage railway. Located south of Hobart, Tasmania, it is the most southerly railway in Australia.
Early history of the area
Aboriginal Tasmanians have occupied the island for a time still not precis ...
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Huon Valley Council
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