Steppes, Tasmania
| Steppes Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Steppes | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°02′01″S 146°48′01″E / 42.0337°S 146.8004°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | nil (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 80 km (50 mi) N of Hamilton | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Central Highlands | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Steppes is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Steppes.[1]
Steppes is home to the Steppes Sculptures, 14 bronze sculptures that signify something of significance to the region, as well as the Steppes Homestead, which was used for sheep grazing in the 19th century.[2] These sculptures were designed by Stephen Walker, who also designed the whale sculpture at Cockle Creek.
History
Steppes is a confirmed suburb/locality.[3]
Geography
The Shannon River forms most of the western boundary.[4]
Road infrastructure
The A5 route (Highland Lakes Road) passes through from south to north. Route B51 (Poatina Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and exits to the north. Route C178 (Waddamana Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and runs south-west before exiting. Route C527 (Interlaken Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and runs south-east before exiting.[3][5]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Steppes (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "The Steppes | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania". parks.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Steppes". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1255N", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Steppes, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.