Kelso Tasmania |
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Coordinates | 41°6′20″S 146°47′0″E / 41.10556°S 146.78333°ECoordinates: 41°6′20″S 146°47′0″E / 41.10556°S 146.78333°E |
Postcode(s) | 7270 |
Elevation | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
Location |
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LGA(s) | West Tamar |
State electorate(s) | Lyons |
Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Kelso is a populated place in northern Tasmania located west of George Town. It was settled in the early 19th century and is located on Kelso Bay, a small bay on the Tamar River. Kelso is known as a fishing resort for flathead, whiting and mullet. Kelso is also located near the Narawntapu National Park.
In the 2006 census, Kelso had a population of 170.
Kelso Post Office opened on 1 November 1900 and closed in 1973.