title: Nelson Bay, Tasmania
text: # Nelson Bay, Tasmania
  
  Nelson Bay is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 74 kilometres (46 mi) south-west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 4 for the state suburb of Nelson Bay.
  
  ## History
  
  Nelson Bay is a confirmed locality.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Southern Ocean forms the western boundary, and Tiger Creek forms the northern. The Nelson Bay River flows through from east to west.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  Route C214 (Temma Road) runs through from north to south.
  
  