Strathgordon, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 42°46′S 146°03′E / 42.767°S 146.050°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | South-east | ||||||||||||
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| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 8 (Southwest) (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7139 | ||||||||||||
| Mean max temp | 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) | ||||||||||||
| Mean min temp | 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) | ||||||||||||
| Annual rainfall | 2,519.6 mm (99.20 in) | ||||||||||||
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Strathgordon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 121 kilometres (75 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2021 census recorded a population of 8 for the state suburb of Southwest, which includes Strathgordon. It is on the road to the Gordon River Dam the most south westerly road in the south west of Tasmania. It is a tourist destination for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park and World Heritage listed wilderness.
It is remote by Tasmanian standards; however, fuel can be purchased at the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge which also provides accommodation and meals. The nearest basic services, otherwise, are 70 kilometres (43 mi) away along a winding road from Maydena. From Maydena, access can be made along the Gordon River Road to the major population centers of Tasmania. The road is maintained by Hydro Tasmania and has views of the South Western Wilderness.