Liawenee, Administrative settlement in Central Highlands, Australia
Liawenee is a small settlement in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, located along the Lake Highway near Great Lake and the River Ouse. The locality sits at a high elevation in a sparsely populated mountain region.
The settlement was established in 1920 as a work camp for hydroelectric construction projects, built with basic wooden structures. Its origins are intertwined with the region's hydropower development.
The name originates from Aboriginal language denoting extreme cold, reflecting the location's status as the coldest permanent settlement in Australia.
The locality has limited amenities with an Inland Fisheries Service office and a police station serving a tiny population. Visitors should prepare for harsh weather conditions and cold temperatures, especially during the winter months.
The locality's name comes from an Aboriginal language meaning "extreme cold", reflecting its severe winter conditions. As the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in Australia, it experiences extreme weather that few other places in the country share.
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