Near: Orford | Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 92 km | Faces: NE into Carrickfergus Bay | Length: 4 km
Original people: Paredarerme (Oyster Bay) tribe
Rheban is 12 km south of Orford on the east coast of Tasmania, the last few kilometres on a good dirt road. Named after an Irish castle.
A wonderful sweeping beach that wraps around a headland to the south. Views of Toarra-Marra-Monah (Maria Island) and a smaller island called Lachlan Island to the east. A quiet beach in a beautiful area, likely with little or no other people so you can have your very own area of beach. No amenities.
Somewhat protected by Maria Island. A wonderful beach that is little known and a bit out of the way – highly recommended for that reason.
Hazard Rating: 7/10 | Parking: 400 m | from Hobart: 106 km | Faces: South West | Length: 900 m
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
A spectacular beach not far from Nubeena known for its surf breaks and sand dunes.
A 400 m walk from the car park to the beach, you will find an outstanding beach with beautiful sand surrounded by sand dunes.
Often having great surf, it is an isolated beach that even non-surfers would love to visit. Swimming is not recommended for kids or poor swimmers because of surf, rips and its extreme location.
Views of Wedge Island. Several beaches in Tasmania are called ‘Roaring’ but this is the most well-known.
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 23 km | Faces: East into Frederick Henry Bay | Length: 6 km
Also known as Lauderdale Beach – It starts north at Roches Beach, south through Lauderdale, and ends at Lauderdale Point which often has a good surf break.
Regular access points along the full length of the beach with several parks and amenities. The top (north) end has the best beach areas. The beach is popular with families.
Named after Henry Roche (1868). A boat ramp with amenities is near the canal at the south-ish end.
South of Port Arthur | Hazard Rating: 2-3/10 | Parking: Limited | from Hobart: 96 km | Faces: East | Length: 1.6 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Safety Cove Beach is about 4 km south of Port Arthur – down Safety Cove Road (on the way to Remarkable Cave).
A stunning long beach with usually calm waters ideal for families and kids (but it can depend on the wind, weather and swells on the day). Secluded, generally unknown (except to the locals), a great beach for swimming, fishing or a walk. Oh, and don’t forget the spectacular views of the west coast of Cape Pillar and glimpses of Tasman Island and the southern ocean.
Mainly accessed from the north end but access is also available at the south end down Dog Bark Road. This will take you past the most fantastic display of old tractors I have ever seen – worth a look!.
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!
