by Mickey Jarvis | Nov 11, 2024 | Bruny Island, Surf
Bruny Island | Hazard Rating: 7/10 | Parking: Good + close | Location: South Bruny Island | Faces: South | Length: 9 km (ish)
Original People: Nuenonne | Original Name: lunawannalonna (Bruny Island)
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Cloudy Bay is a spectacular beach and bay at the south end of Bruny Island. A long beach with a headland in the middle and an inland lagoon (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) that feeds into the sea via Inlet Beach. To get there turn left at Lunawanna – about 10 Km to Cloudy, view some of the unique flora on the way.
This is a wild beach in a remote area of South Bruny with great surf. Although dangerous to swim, it is worth visiting to explore, view and enjoy.
Cloudy is a renowned surf beach, particularly the west end, a 500+ metre walk west from the carpark. Looking south the next stop is Antarctica.
The bay was originally named l’baie Mauvaise (Bad Bay) by French explorer Bruni D’Entrecasteaux in 1792. After 1822, it was marked on maps as Bad Bay, and after 1859, it became known as Cloudy Bay.
Cloudy has one the best bush ‘loos’ with a view I have seen – sit and enjoy the fantastic view!
I cannot express how much I think anyone visiting Bruny Island should visit this beach – in terms of great beaches it is a wonder of the world.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 18, 2024 | South
Way South | Hazard Rating: 1-2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 120 km | Faces: NE in to Recherche Bay | Length: 2 km (ish)
Original people: the Lyluequonny
Cockle Creek Beach in Tasmania is a stunning jewel in terms of beaches in Australia … a few facts …
- A beautiful beach winning 3rd best beach in Australia (Tourism Council of Australia 2024)
- Pristine white sand beach with crystal clear water
- Australia’s southern-most accessible beach (and road)
- Over 2 km of free campsites (with a Parks and Wildlife pass)
- Located in a rugged and isolated part of Tasmania with stunning views
- Basic amenities
- Protected from south/southwest weather
The beach is made up of | Sayers Beach | Motts Beach | and Cockle Creek Beach which I have grouped as one under Cockle Creek.
An outstanding place to visit for a one-day visit or extended stay – children will love the open sandy beaches and creek. Campsites include areas to the northeast giving you almost virtual private access to your own personal beach area. Other areas provide campsites with boat access. If I had to pick one beach to camp at in Tasmania this would be it!
Cockle Creek Beach is named after the creek that feeds into the bay, probably because of an abundance of Cockles to catch. Originally named Ramsgate (after an English resort). Recherche Bay is named after a Bruni D’Entrecasteaux’s ship that explored the area in 1792. The British later used the area for whaling, timber and coal. More recently oyster farming is common.
For surfers – South Cape Bay is a pristine beach break that gets huge clean waves on a southerly swell – a 7 km walk from Cockle Creek.
Congratulations to Parks and Wildlife for a soft touch on the area that has kept its beauty and still allows camping.
To get there – turn right before Southport towards Hastings. At the end is a 20 km dirt road (of no concern for any vehicle). On the way, you will pass several great beaches in Recherche Bay.
by Mickey Jarvis | May 20, 2023 | Low Hazard, South
Channel Highway south of Snug |
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 28 km | Faces: NE into North West Bay | Length: 500m
A lovely beach just south of Snug. Usually well protected with good amenities.
Wonderful views of Kunanyi, Tinderbox and Bruny Island. Check out the clifftop track.
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 13, 2023 | Dodges / Carlton, Low Hazard
South of Carlton |
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: OK | from Hobart: 50 km | Faces: SW into Frederick Henry Bay | Length: 1 km
Not far from Carlton this is an unknown secluded beach that few people know about. Enter via Beach Road and head left. The beach is a 100 m walk but well worth it. Note the interesting flora walking in.
Connellys Beach is also referred to and is part of Connellys Marsh and Connellys Bay.
by Mickey Jarvis | Aug 12, 2023 | Greater Hobart
Near Hobart |
Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 5 km | Faces: East into the Derwent River | Length: 1 km
Original people: The Aboriginal Mouheneenner band lived in Cornelian Bay area for 8000 years – shell middens can still be seen at the top of the low cliffs of Cornelian Point (north), as well as other interesting geological features.
Cornelian Bay is close to Hobart with many attractions. While not recommended for swimming it has great foreshore walks, an excellent playground, BBQ facilities and good amenities. It also backs onto an open oval for other activities. Great views of the bridge and river. Birds including ducks often present, but please do NOT feed them, like us, white bread and chips are not good for their health!
Boathouse Restaurant and Kiosk has great meals and takeaways. Cornelian Bay is an ideal spot for a picnic with its large open grass areas.
