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.
by Mickey Jarvis | Sep 28, 2024 | Greater Hobart, Low Hazard
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 10 km | Faces: South-ish into the Derwent | Length: 500 m
Taroona Beach is a hidden gem of a beach south of Hobart with good parking, toilets, a playground and BBQ area. The beach has an interesting foreshore with rock formations jutting out everywhere and being a low-hazard beach is great for small kids to explore.
It’s a bit hard to find but worth it when you get there. Head down Taroona Crescent and you will eventually arrive at the beach.
Did I mention you can also launch a boat?
by Mickey Jarvis | Oct 19, 2024 | Best
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