Geeveston
This pocket-sized village on the Huon River in southern Tasmania, Geeveston serves as the gateway to Hartz Mountains National Park and sits within reach of UNESCO World Heritage wilderness in the wider region. The surrounding area has long supported apple and fruit growing alongside a timber industry dating to the late 19th century. The town takes its name from English settler William Geeves, who received a land grant here in the 19th century.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,262
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Geeveston: quick answers
Where is Geeveston?
Geeveston is in Huon Valley, Australia, about 46 km28 miles in a straight line from Hobart.
How do you get to Geeveston?
The nearest airport is Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA), about 1 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Geeveston?
The warmest month is January, averaging 14°C57°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is August, with about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Geeveston?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.