Low Head, Tasmania
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| Low Head Tasmania |
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| Population: | 474 [1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 7253 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 28 m (92 ft) [2] | ||||||
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| LGA: | George Town Council | ||||||
| State District: | Bass | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Bass | ||||||
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Low Head is a small hamlet located on a peninsula by the same name 5 km north-west of George Town, Tasmania, Australia. On the mouth of the Tamar River. It is best known for its world-class diving off the Low Head Pilots Station. The town has a light house, a beach and a penguin colony. At the 2006 census, Low Head had a population of 474.[1]
The little town, which could be regarded as almost part of George Town is popular during the summer time.
In 1996 the Iron Baron ran aground on Hebe Reef, off Low Head, causing the worst oil disaster in Australia's history.
The Chance Bros. 'Type G' foghorn at the Low Head Lightouse is the only operable horn of its type and is popular with tourists. It is sounded at noon each Sunday.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Low Head (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 2007-11-10
[edit] External links
- Iron Baron - report on oil spill
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