The locality is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-west of the town of Sheffield.

[1] The entire community of Lorinna is independent from the Tasmanian grid, relying on its own electricity production from renewable energy sources.

It is also supplied by its own organic food production, that local farms also sell at regional markets.

[3] The Forth River / Lake Cethana forms the western boundary.

[4] Route C138 (Olivers Road) follows part of the eastern boundary.