Cumberland is one of Tasmania’s twenty land districts. It lies in the central south of the state and was proclaimed as a county in 1836.
It is bounded by the River Derwent to the south, the Clyde River to the east and the Nive River to the west, with Lake Sorell at its north-eastern edge.
This is high, sparsely settled country in the upper Derwent valley, with small townships rather than large towns.
Towns and localities in the Cumberland Land District:
- Ouse
- Hamilton
- Wayatinah
- Tarraleah
- Ellendale