[1] It is the second largest township on the east coast of Tasmania (after St Helens, population 2049, 2006 Census), the civic and municipal heart of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and is 84 kilometres to the north-east of the state capital Hobart.

It is a coastal town on the Tasman Highway, and is sheltered within Spring Bay at the mouth of MacCleans Creek and Vickerys Rivulet.

Triabunna is a scenic township surrounded by beaches, hills and beautiful tracts of eucalyptus forest.

Triabunna also commands excellent views of Maria Island, which can be reached by a short ferry ride from the town.

The weather on the east coast of Tasmania is particularly mild, and warm sunny summers are a feature of life in Triabunna, which makes it a good holiday or retirement destination.

The pleasant beaches and ease of access make the town a haven for those who enjoy watersports such as fishing, sailing, surfing, and diving.

Due to being leeward of the Central Highlands, foehn winds can significantly raise the maximum temperature, particularly in summer.