Orford
A compact seaside village on Tasmania's east coast, Orford sits at the mouth of the Prosser River on the southern edge of Prosser Bay, with the Mercury Passage stretching beyond. A short drive from Hobart, it draws visitors with direct water access and mountain terrain nearby, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. The village has cafes, a hotel, and accommodation, with a population that grows considerably during holiday periods.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population616
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Orford: quick answers
Where is Orford?
Orford is in Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Australia, about 57 km35 miles in a straight line from Hobart.
How do you get to Orford?
The nearest airport is Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA), about 57 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Orford?
The warmest month is January, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is November, with about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Orford?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 3 cafés within 2 km of the centre.