Tunnel, Tasmania


Tunnel is a rural locality in the local government area of Launceston, in the Northern region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the city of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 73 for the state suburb of Tunnel.

History

The locality was originally known as Cambanora for postal purposes. A railway tunnel through a range in the area was completed in 1889, and a nearby station was named "Tunnel". The locality was named Tunnel after the station.

Road infrastructure

Route C820 route enters from the south and exits to the east. The C821 route starts at an intersection with C820 near the southern boundary and exits to the south-east.