Nicholls Rivulet
TAS 7112 • Tasmania
About Nicholls Rivulet
Nicholls Rivulet is a quiet rural locality in Tasmania's Huon Valley, situated approximately 26 kilometres south-east of Huonville and around 70 kilometres south of Hobart, within the Huon Valley Council area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 369 residents spread across just over 37 square kilometres of valley farmland and bushland in Tasmania's scenic south-east. The locality takes its name from William Nichols, believed to be the first European settler in the nearby Port Cygnet area circa 1835, and was gazetted as a locality in 1956.
The surrounding landscape is defined by rural farmland, orchards, and the natural beauty characteristic of the Huon Valley — a region long celebrated for its apple-growing heritage, cool-climate produce, and pristine waterways. The picturesque inlet of Port Cygnet and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel lie to the south, offering scenic coastal and waterway access, while the nearby township of Cygnet provides cafes, arts spaces, and essential services. Nicholls Rivulet attracts those seeking a tranquil, semi-isolated lifestyle immersed in one of Tasmania's most beautiful and historically rich rural regions.
Nicholls Rivulet falls under postcode 7112 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania / Huon Valley area coaches — Huonville / Hobart Huonville ~30 min, Hobart ~75–90 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Via Huon Highway through Huonville; car is essential for all travel in this locality
Nicholls Rivulet is a rural locality with no local commercial services; all errands require a car trip to Cygnet or Huonville
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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21 Louisa Street
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25 Mary Street
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1118 Nicholls Rivulet Road