The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie.

Glance Creek Estate, a winery established in 2011, is located in Stowport near Burnie in Northern Tasmania.

It produces grapes and various fruit wines including myrtus and blueberry.

Route C113 (Minna Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs north-east until it exits.

Route C114 (Upper Stowport Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs south until it exits.