Population 245 (2006 census) LGA(s) Derwent Valley Council Mean max temp Mean min temp Postal code 7140 Federal division Division of Lyons | Postcode(s) 7140 State electorate(s) Lyons Elevation 281 m Local time Thursday 12:11 PM | |
Location 87 km (54 mi) W of Hobart
52 km (32 mi) W of New Norfolk Weather 19°C, Wind NW at 19 km/h, 70% Humidity | ||
Maydena is a locality in Tasmania, Australia, alongside the River Tyenna.
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Map of Maydena TAS 7140, Australia
Maydena is on the Gordon River Road, south west of New Norfolk, through the Bushy Park Hop Fields, past the Styx Valley, turn left at Westerway, past Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls, through Tyenna and Fitzgerald townships and then up to Maydena itself. Gordon River Road continues to Lake Pedder, Lake Gordon and Strathgordon, in the Southwest National Park of Tasmania.
At the 2006 census, Maydena had a population of 245.
Maydena has a state primary school and a community online centre.
History
The 3' 6" gauge railway line in Maydena was once used for hauling timber and osmiridium ore, as well as a way point for the Dam builders up at Strathgordon. A portion of the disused rail track is now being used by a pedal powered 'Rail track riders' tourist attraction.
Maydena Post Office opened on 1 May 1944.
Climate
The climate is generally cold and wet. Some winter nights drop below freezing, the average winter daytime temperatures average between 8 °C (46 °F) and 15 °C (59 °F). The summer is mild with temperatures averaging around 5 °C (41 °F) to 12 °C (54 °F) at night to 15 °C (59 °F) to 28 °C (82 °F) during the day. Rainfall is set to 1,187.9 millimetres (46.77 in) annually spread over 12 months and an average of 219.3 days of rainfall.