South of Kingston |
Hazard Rating: 4/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 17 km | Faces: East into Blackmans Bay | Length: 1 km
Located in Blackmans Bay with rocky areas and a blowhole to the north and Flower Pot Point and more rocky areas to the south end.
Many parking places along the shore with a park and toilets in the middle. Grassy areas for picnics. Food and drinks close to the beach.
It was probably named after a landholder in 1820 named James Blackman.
South of Sorell |
Hazard Rating: 5/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 40 km | Faces: South-ish into Tiger Head Bay | Length: 2.8 km
The east end is Carlton Beach (the west end is referred to as Park Beach). Close parking but may become limited on good days (sun or surf). Can be accessed along it’s length by means of walkways from Carlton Beach Road (100-200m).
The east has has amenities and is patrolled. A good beach to learn surfing and boarding when patrolled.
At the far east end of the beach is the Carlton Rivermouth which is known for its surf break but not recommended for swimming due to strong currents.
Named by a whaler in 1806 the word Carlton means ‘free peasant settlement’.
Near: St Helens | from Hobart: 250 km | Launceston: 175 km
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good | Faces: into Burns Bay | Length: 100 m
Burns Bay is a beach and boat ramp located at the end of St Helens Point Road on the peninsula NE of St Helens.
Located in a small protected bay, great for a swim or snorkel. A popular boat ramp with an interesting rock-built toilet block.
Named after a resident, Robby Burns.
Ignore some of the Google Maps markers as they are wrong – e.g., Beer Barrel Beach.
Bruny Island | Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good + close | Faces: West-ish into Little Taylor Bay | Length: 500 m
Original People: Nuenonne | Original Name: lunawannalonna (Bruny Island)
A small safe generally unknown beach about 3 km north of Lunawanna that is protected and great for families with small kids.
Named after a small cemetery at the end of the road – access via Cemetary Road just north of Lunawanna.
South Arm Road |
Hazard Rating: 6/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 30 km | Faces: South into Storm Bay | Length: 2.1 km
Located off South Arm Road, Clifton Beach is a popular surf beach. The west end is generally referred to as South Clifton and the east end as North Clifton?
South has close parking but may become busy on good days. Good amenities and is often patrolled.
North is accessed via Cape Deslacs Track and a 300m walk and has no amenities. Often has better surf than the south end.
South is a good beach to learn surfing and boarding as it has consistent surf and is often patrolled.
