by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 10, 2023 | Greater Hobart, South East, Surf
Hazard Rating: 3-4/10 | Parking: Good and close | from Hobart: 21 km | Faces: South East into Tiger Head Bay | Length: 10 km
Who would have thought? – the beach is Just under 7 miles long! (about 10 km). A beautiful sweeping beach worth a walk along its length, mind you that would be a 20 km walk if you want to get back to where you started!
The beach is split into west and east which are accessed differently.
EAST END
The most commonly used end with access to the beach from several points. This includes Lewis Park which has a playground for kids, toilets and BBQ areas. There is also a nearby shop.
Access via Acton Road – Estate Drive – Seven Mile Beach Road or via the Airport Road (Holmans Drive – Grueber Avenue).
WEST END
Access via Pittwater Road (just past the Airport Road and Barilla Bay Oysters) – turn right.
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A great beach not far from Hobart with many options which is ideal for kids and families.
If you are thinking of trying to access the far east end of the beach via Surf Road, Central Road or 5 Mile Beach Road, don’t bother – at this point in time they are all blocked. The only way to get to the far east end of the beach is to walk (or ride a horse) – maybe a good thing!
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 14, 2023 | Greater Hobart, Low Hazard, Wheelchair Friendly
Hazard Rating: Low | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 2.4 km | Faces: East into the Derwent River | Length: 150 m
Wheel Chair Access: Disabled parking and a gentle gradient to the beach often on packed sand.
Short Beach is situated near Sandy Bay and Battery Point and surprisingly – it is not very long! Best accessed via Queen Street,
A protected beach with a playground, great swings, toilets and a BBQ area.
A dog friendly beach that is great for dog walking.
Ideal for learning to paddle board or kayak, but often not recommended for swimming due to poor water quality.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 6, 2024 | Channel, Greater Hobart, Low Hazard, South
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 25 km | Faces: East into Northwest Bay | Length: 600m
A somewhat protected beach in North West Bay which is ideal for kids and family.
A small playground and BBQ area behind the beach. Cabin and camping ground nearby – Snug Beach Cabin & Camping Park.
Located in Snug – off Beach Road on the Channel Highway south of Hobart. Views of north Bruny and the Channel.
Proclaimed a town in 1908, the name is believed to have come from sailors who found “snug” anchorage for their ships in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
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 | 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 | Jan 6, 2024 | Channel, Greater Hobart
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 60 km | Faces: South West | Length: 800m
Original people: Nuenonne
The beach at Verona Sands is actually called Pickup Beach.
A secluded sandy beach with great views and basic amenities. Somewhat protected by Bruny it is generally calm but can be affected by wind waves. Views of Huon Island (Prahee) and Bruny Island (Lunawanna-alonnah).
‘Verona’ in Italy includes the following meanings
- It means ‘truth’ in Italian
- A common given and surname
- The name of a town in Italy where Shakespeare based ‘Romeo and Juliet’
I am not sure how this relates to the naming of Verona Sands or Pickup Beach but it sounds interesting! – possibly named by the Dalco family who lived in the area and were from Verona in Italy.
