The Municipality of West Coast is a local government area of Tasmania. It covers most of the far west of the state. It covers the largest area of any Tasmanian municipality. Map of Tasmanian LGAs feat West Coast File links The following pages link to this file: West Coast, Tasmania Categories: GFDL images ... Map of Tasmanian LGAs feat West Coast File links The following pages link to this file: West Coast, Tasmania Categories: GFDL images ... Local Government Areas of Tasmania, Australia This article also includes lists of towns, suburbs and localities of Tasmania. ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: ? Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ...
Most of the small population is located in a small cluster of towns near Macquarie Harbour - Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan and Rosebery. Macquarie Harbour is a large, shallow, inlet on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia. ... Strahan is a small town on the wild west coast of Tasmania, Australia. ... Municipality of West Coast Local Government Areas of Tasmania For other places by the same name, see Queenstown. ... Municipality of West Coast Local Government Areas of Tasmania Categories: Tasmanian towns | Stub ... Municipality of West Coast Local Government Areas of Tasmania Categories: Tasmanian towns | Stub ...
The west coast used to be a major mining region. Now it is better known as a popular tourist destination, showcasing the best of Tasmania's natural beauty.
The municipal area has a population of 5,620 (2001 census). A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
External link
West Coast Council (http://www.westcoast.tas.gov.au)
Tasmania, located southeast of mainland Australia, is a major tourist attraction due to its diverse and spectacular scenery, unspoilt wilderness and heritage.
Tasmania's north-west coast is one of the state's most prosperous farming areas and a popular tourist destination.
The east coast is known to have the finest weather in Tasmania, and is often called ``Tasmania's Suncoast.'' It has white sandy beaches, popular national parks, convict ruins and fishing ports which can serve as a base for diving and sea fishing.