Tomahawk, Tasmania

Tomahawk
Tasmania
Beach at Tomahawk, looking south-east to Mount Cameron
Tomahawk
Coordinates40°52′S 147°46′E / 40.867°S 147.767°E / -40.867; 147.767
Population48 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)7262
Location
LGA(s)Dorset Council
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Tomahawk:
Waterhouse Bass Strait Boobyalla
Waterhouse Tomahawk Boobyalla
Waterhouse Waterhouse, Banca Boobyalla

Tomahawk is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk.

The town has a caravan park with a small shop. There is a boat ramp and the area is known for its fishing.