Pipers River is a rural residential locality in the local government areas (LGA) of
George Town (98%) and
Launceston (2%) in the
Launceston 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 east of the town of
George Town. The
2016 census recorded a population of 426 for the state suburb of Pipers River.
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It is a small township on the river of the same name in the north of Tasmania.
There is a tennis court, a general store/takeaway, a fire station, a church, and a cemetery. Pipers River Road serves as a thoroughfare connecting Launceston to the Bridport Highway. The road is sealed and well-developed; however, there are many sharp corners, particularly around Karoola.
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History
Pipers River was gazetted as a locality in 1964. It was named after Ensign H Piper, a member of the expedition to the district in 1804 led by Colonel William Paterson.
Geography
Pipers River
The Pipers River is a perennial river located in northern region of Tasmania, Australia. It was named for Captain Hugh Piper. The Aboriginal name for the river is ''Wattra karoola''.
Course and features
The river rises below Mount Arthur ne ...
(the watercourse) flows through from south to north.
Road infrastructure
Route B83 (Pipers River Road) runs from the south to the town in the centre, where it intersects with Route B82 (Bridport Road) which passes through from west to east.
Notes and references
External links
Resort in Pipers River
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Towns in Tasmania
Localities of George Town Council
Localities of City of Launceston