title: Herrick, Tasmania
text: # Herrick, Tasmania
  
  Herrick is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 52 for the state suburb of Herrick.
  
  ## History
  
  Herrick was gazetted as a locality in 1969.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Ringarooma River forms the south-eastern boundary.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  The Tasman Highway (A3) briefly passes through the southern extremity. Route B82 (Gladstone Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs north and east before exiting. Route C839 (Racecourse Road) passes through from west to east.
  
  