Low Rocky Point
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The Low Rocky Point is a location on the coast of South West Tasmania
that is used a location for weather forecasting in Tasmania
. It is almost due west of Hobart
, it is south of Point Hibbs
and north of South West Cape
.
Wrecks and other events in the region use the location as a reference point
It is also an important reference point for nautical maps
To the south east and east of the point is Elliott Bay. North of the point is the Lewis River, and the next headland south is Elliot Point approximately 20 km south east. High Rocky point lies less than 20 km to the north.
South West Tasmania
South West Tasmania is a region in Tasmania that has evolved over the fifty years between its consideration as a potential resource for development to its consideration as World Heritage wilderness...
that is used a location for weather forecasting in Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
. It is almost due west of Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, it is south of Point Hibbs
Point Hibbs
Point Hibbs is a headland on the south-west coast of Tasmania. It is located south of the lowest point of Macquarie Harbour, and west of the Gordon River. It is the next named feature along the coast south of Cape Sorell that is used to delineate sections of the coast...
and north of South West Cape
South West Cape
South West Cape may refer to:* South West Cape, Tasmania, a cape at the south-west corner of Tasmania* South West Cape, New Zealand, the southernmost point on Stewart Island, New Zealand...
.
Wrecks and other events in the region use the location as a reference point
It is also an important reference point for nautical maps
To the south east and east of the point is Elliott Bay. North of the point is the Lewis River, and the next headland south is Elliot Point approximately 20 km south east. High Rocky point lies less than 20 km to the north.
See also
- Sandy CapeSandy CapeSandy Cape is the most northern point on Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The place was named by James Cook during his 1770 voyage up the eastern coast of Australia aboard the Endeavour...
- South East CapeSouth East CapeSouth East Cape is the southernmost point of the main island of Tasmania, the southernmost state of Australia. South East Cape is located at ....