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Arthur River, Tasmania

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are the most common activities undertaken by travellers in the region to get a glimpse of the unspoiled wilderness. The population in the area peaks during the summer months when shack users come here to enjoy the weather.
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Karst geomorphology and values of the tarkine: limestone, dolomite and magnesite karst systems of the Arthur-Pieman Region of Tasmania: a report to the Australian Heritage Commission and the Tasmanian Conservation Trust
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On the coast near the mouth of the Arthur River is a plaque titled
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Arthur River (Tasmania)
Tasmania

Arthur River
Arthur River is located in Tasmania
Coordinates
41°03′13″S 144°40′04″E / 41.05361°S 144.66778°E / -41.05361; 144.66778
2021 census
Postcode(s)
Hobart
Devonport
Penguin
LGA(s)
Circular Head Council
State electorate(s)
Braddon
Federal division(s)
Braddon
township
West Coast
Tasmania
Australia
2021 census
Marrawah
George Arthur
Van Diemens Land
river
Frankland River
George Frankland
four-wheel-driving

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