Flowerpot
TAS 7163 • Tasmania
About Flowerpot
Flowerpot is a small coastal-rural locality on Tasmania's D'Entrecasteaux Channel, situated along the scenic Channel Highway approximately 40 kilometres south of the Hobart CBD within the Kingborough Council area. With a population of 108 residents across a compact 5.5 square kilometres, the community is intimate and private, drawing residents who value the area's stunning waterway views, cool-climate wine culture, and proximity to southern Tasmania's natural landscapes. The locality takes its name from a distinctive rock formation in the channel that resembles a flowerpot, and sits between Woodbridge to the north and Middleton to the south.
Flowerpot is part of the renowned D'Entrecasteaux Channel wine district, with Mewstone Wines — a premium cool-climate vineyard — located right on the channel's banks, offering panoramic water views toward Bruny Island. The area is celebrated for its orchards, including cherry, apple, and pear growers, and connects residents to the broader food and nature experiences of the Huon Valley and Channel region. Huonville, the commercial hub of the Huon Valley, is within a 20–25 minute drive, while Hobart's full range of services, restaurants, and entertainment is reachable in under an hour along the picturesque Channel Highway.
Flowerpot falls under postcode 7163 and is governed by Kingborough Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania / Tassielink — Hobart CBD (via Channel Highway) Approx. 50-60 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Channel Highway is the main route; bus services available but infrequent — car strongly recommended
A dispersed rural-coastal community with no local shops; a car is essential for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.