by Mickey Jarvis | Apr 23, 2023 | South Arm Road
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Limited | from Hobart: 40 km | Faces: West into Halfmoon Bay and the Derwent River| Length: 2.4 km
The beach starts in South Arm and heads north towards Opossum Bay. A boat ramp and jetty is on the south end with toilets, limited parking and a short walk to the beach. Several shops nearby. Beach access along it’s shore is very limited due to residential homes… there are some access walkways along the beach with limited roadside parking. Accessible on the north end via Algona Street which has some parking.
A beautiful beach… usually safe and well protected… good for kids.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 22, 2024 | South
Hazard Rating: 2-3/10 | Parking: Limited | from Hobart: 100 km | Faces: South-Southeast | Length: 600 m
Original people: Lyluequonny (Pangherninghe)
At the end of the Huon Highway 60 km from Huonville. A protected bay with a beautiful beach over 5 km long with pure white sand and aqua-blue water.
Access to the beach near the jetty has toilets and limited parking. Most of the beach is not easily accessible due to private residences, which is a real pity – potentially one of the best beaches in Tasmania has minimal access. A shop, hotel, caravan and camping ground are about 1km away.
Southport was named ‘Baie des Moules’ (Mussel Bay) in 1792 by the French explorer Admiral Bruni D’Entrecasteaux. The English later established a settlement in 1837 as the seat of the Colonial government in the far south and a convict Probation Station from 1841 to 1848. Settlers arrived in the 1850’s. The township was constructed with the help of convict labour from 1860 to 1920 – an emerging town for whaling, timber, and boat building. Southport was settled with convicts before Port Arthur was established and was once the largest town south of Hobart and the administrative hub of the entire region south of Hobart. A quieter place nowadays with recreational fishing.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 25, 2025 | Bay of Fires, East Coast
Near: Bay of Fires & St Helens| Hazard Rating: 6/10 | Parking: Fair | Faces: East Iinto Tasman Sea | Length: 3 km
Taylors Beach is a spectacular sweeping beach north of St Helens in the Bay of Fires. Situated between the Gardens and Sloop Reef to the south.
Pure white sand and beautiful aquamarine water. The beach is exposed to waves from the east and usually has some surf and many rips. Swimming is only advised for proficient swimmers. Recommended for a ‘paddle’, long walk or surf fishing.
Access is by 7 main road turnouts along the beach, each with limited parking and a short walk to the beach. There is no camping.
Taylors Beach was originally named Big Lagoon Beach after the large lagoon behind the beach, it was later renamed Taylors Beach after a local resident. The Bay of Fires was named by Captain Tobias Furneaux as he sailed past in 1773, spotting Aboriginal fires lighting up the coastline.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 5, 2023 | Dodges / Carlton, Low Hazard, South East
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 25 km | Faces: East-ish into Tiger Head Bay | Length: 200 m
Tiger Head Beach is located in Dodges Ferry and is a small well protected beach with shallow foreshore ideal for young kids to play.
Next to an excellent playground called Boat Park with playground, toilets and BBQ’s. It has everything for an ideal picnic or kid’s birthday party.
Close to shops & a recommended fish & chip shop. An excellent boat ramp with good fishing access.
by Mickey Jarvis | Dec 16, 2023 | Channel, Greater Hobart, Low Hazard
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 19 km | Faces: South into North West Bay | Length: 100m
Original People: Renna Kannapughoola
A small beach in a protected marine area south of Kingston with good views of Bruny Island.
Located at the junction of North West Bay, d’Entrecasteaux Channel, Storm Bay and the River Derwent.
Ideal for kids to learn snorkeling as it has many underwater items of interest to explore in a safe area. CLICK HERE for all the information you need.
Said to be named after a sterling silver Tinderbox found on the beach by Captain Fergusson. Inscribed in French it was an indication that early French expeditioners had visited the beach.
