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 | Apr 28, 2024 | Low Hazard, South East, Tasman Peninsula
Near Nubeena | Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Varied | from Hobart: 104 km | Faces: West into Crooked Billet and Storm Bay Bay | Length: 3 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
White Beach is a long sweeping beach facing west into a protected bay on the southwest side of the Tasmanian Peninsula not far from Nubeena. Several entry points to the beach along its length with the best access at each end.
Somewhat secluded you will experience a beautiful beach that is great for kids – presumably named because of its white beach sand.
A boat ramp at the northern end with a jetty that is good for fishing. Toilets towards the north end. Views of ‘Brother’ and ‘Sister’ Islands.
