by Mickey Jarvis | Dec 11, 2023 | Greater Hobart, Low Hazard, Wheelchair Friendly
Eastern Shore near Hobart |
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 7 km | Faces: South into the River Derwent | Length: 1.2 km
Wheel Chair Access: Beach access mat, 3 disabled parking spaces, change room near beach, disabled toilet 100m along a flat path.
Original People: Occupied for 35,000 years by the semi-nomadic Mouheneener people, a sub-group of the Nuennone.
Bellerive Beach is located on the Eastern Shore near Hobart extending from Kangaroo Bluff (west) to Second Bluff (east).
A sheltered beach ideal for families with several entry points and parking along its shore. Part of the foreshore trail, a wonderful walk is along Bellerive Beach, then Second Bluff followed by Howrah Beach.
The west end (near Bellerive Oval) has an excellent playground, park, BBQ facilities, and outdoor gym. A well-thought-out beach and park area that includes many things for a diverse group of users including 3 BBQ areas. Wide flat paths ideal for wheelchair access.
It was originally named Kangaroo Point in 1820 and changed to Bellerive in the 1830s. Bellerive is French for ‘beautiful shore or river bank’.
A highly recommended fish & chip shop – The Fish Bar – is also on the foreshore.
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 31, 2023 | Greater Hobart
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.
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.
by Mickey Jarvis | Sep 28, 2024 | Greater Hobart
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Not good | from Hobart: 10 km | Faces: S\SE into the Derwent | Length: 250m
Hinsby Beach is in Taroona just south of Taroona Beach. Head down Hinsby Road (second street south past Taroona Crescent). The beach is separated from Taroona Beach by a small headland.
Parking is not great and beach access is via a walk about 100m down one of the 3 access points. Once there you will find a secluded interesting beach.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 1, 2023 | Greater Hobart, Low Hazard
Eastern Shore near Hobart |
Hazard Rating: Low | Parking: Varied | from Hobart: 12 km | Faces: South into the River Derwent | Length: 1.2 km
Howrah Beach is on the Eastern Shore near Hobart and is backed by Wentworth Park. The west end has interesting rock formations and is ideal for beginner snorkeling and kids to explore. This is one of my favourite Hobart beaches near Hobart. Take the cliff-top walk to Bellerive Beach west along Second Bluff track or even better the rocky shoreline walk to uncover interesting rock formations & caves. Exploring the foreshore gives you access to interesting geology formations, hidden caves, and glimpses into history.
There is limited parking on each end of the beach plus access via Wentworth Park in the middle. Mid beach via Wentworth Park are toilets, BBQ area and a playground area about 100m from the beach.
Howrah-Bellerive beaches are part of the foreshore trail. Wentworth Park was once a wetland filled in to create the park area. Named after ‘Howrah House’ a home built by an Indian Army officer in 1830, Howrah is near Calcutta in India and means swampy lake! Little Howrah Beach is a short distance to the south.
East end
Middle – via Wentworth Park – the beach is about 50m from the park
West end
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 26, 2023 | Greater Hobart, South East
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 15 km | Faces: South East into the Derwent River | Length: 1 km
Original people: Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
A popular beach south of Hobart. Toilets mid beach (opposite beach road) and a basic playground towards the south end. Many tables and grassy areas.
The south-ish end is close many restaurents and cafes.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach but can access the beach walkway and the north end at Browns River has a dedicated dog beach area.
