Hazard Rating: 3-4/10 | Parking: Good and close | from Hobart: 21 km | Faces: South East into Tiger Head Bay | Length: 10 km
Who would have thought? – the beach is Just under 7 miles long! (about 10 km). A beautiful sweeping beach worth a walk along its length, mind you that would be a 20 km walk if you want to get back to where you started!
The beach is split into west and east which are accessed differently.
EAST END
The most commonly used end with access to the beach from several points. This includes Lewis Park which has a playground for kids, toilets and BBQ areas. There is also a nearby shop.
Access via Acton Road – Estate Drive – Seven Mile Beach Road or via the Airport Road (Holmans Drive – Grueber Avenue).
WEST END
Access via Pittwater Road (just past the Airport Road and Barilla Bay Oysters) – turn right.
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A great beach not far from Hobart with many options which is ideal for kids and families.
If you are thinking of trying to access the far east end of the beach via Surf Road, Central Road or 5 Mile Beach Road, don’t bother – at this point in time they are all blocked. The only way to get to the far east end of the beach is to walk (or ride a horse) – maybe a good thing!
