The Central Highlands is a region in Tasmania, Australia where geographical and administrative boundaries closely coincide.

Early power developments by Hydro Tasmania in the Central Highlands included the communities of workers who were employed in construction.

The part of Tarraleah known as Ticklebelly Flat - the area of the married quarters of the community - has become a part of Hydro history, being utilised in the most comprehensive history of the Hydro to date, Heather Fenton's book Ticklebelly Tales.

The location played host to the 2019 World Fly Fishing Championships.

[6] The Central Highlands Council has been organising the annual Bushfest which includes various outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hunting and adventure sports.