This village is located 55 kilometres south of Launceston in northern Tasmania, and was established initially to accommodate the construction workers building the hydro-electric power station in the area. The area was first settled in 1958 when permanent homes were constructed, and the first families moved into the village in December of that year.

A school was opened in February of 1959, with sports facilities following later in the year. A permanent canteen was opened in 1960, and the village was filled to bursting point due to the abundance of work. A road from Poatina to Miena was opened in December of 1960.

1962 marked the peak of Poatina's fortunes, with construction work reaching a climax during this year. A swimming pool opened in 1963, and the single men's quarters were prepared for transferral to Gowrie Park. By 1964 construction work in the area was complete, but the official opening was cancelled due to the ill health of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

The 30th of March 1965 saw the official opening of the station by The Duke of Gloucester, and the dismantling of the school took place at the same time. By 1966, all of the construction amenities had been withdrawn, and the village settled down to face life without the Hydro Electric Commission.

The name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning "cavern", and overlooks the Ben Lomond National Park. Today the village is deserted and offers no facilities to tourists.

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