title: Tomahawk, Tasmania
text: # Tomahawk, Tasmania
  
  Tomahawk is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk.
  
  The town has a caravan park with a small shop. There is a boat ramp and the area is known for its fishing.
  
  ## History
  
  Tomahawk was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Previous names were “Portland” (from 1845) and “Du Cane” (after Governor Charles Du Cane, until 1934)
  
  ## Geography
  
  The waters of Ringarooma Bay, an inlet of Bass Strait, form most of the northern boundary. The Tomahawk River forms the south-western boundary before flowing through to the north.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  Route B82 (Waterhouse Road) passes through from west to east. Route C836 (Tomahawk Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs north-west to the village, where it ends. Route C840 (Banca Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs south until it exits.
  
  