Nicholls Rivulet, Tasmania
Localities around Nicholls Rivulet: | ||
Cygnet | Cygnet, Pelverata | Pelverata |
Port Cygnet (Bay), Cygnet | Nicholls Rivulet | Oyster Cove, Woodbridge |
Port Cygnet | Gardners Bay | Woodbridge |
Nicholls Rivulet is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Huon Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south-east of the town of Huonville. The 2016 census recorded a population of 311 for the state suburb of Nicholls Rivulet.[1]
History
Nicholls Rivulet was gazetted as a locality in 1956. It is believed to be named for William Nichols, the first European to settle in the Port Cygnet area, circa 1835.[2]
Geography
The waters of Port Cygnet form the southern part of the western boundary. Nicholls Rivulet (the watercourse) flows through the locality from north to south-west.[3]
Road infrastructure
Route B68 (Channel Highway) runs through from north-west to south-west. From there, Route C626 (Nicholls Rivulet Road) provides access to the rest of the locality.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Nicholls Rivulet (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Nicholls Rivulet". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "380G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Nicholls Rivulet, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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