by Mickey Jarvis | Dec 11, 2023 | Hobart +/- 20km, Low Hazard, South East, 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.
Located on the Eastern Shore near Hobart extending from Kangaroo Bluff (west) to Second Bluff (east).
Bellerive Beach is 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 | May 7, 2024 | Low Hazard, South, South East, Tasman Peninsula
Near Port Arthur |
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Roadside | from Hobart: 92 km | Faces: NE into Carnarvon Bay | Length: 1 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Big Possum Beach is on the Tasman Peninsula 1.5 km south of Port Arthur on Safety Cove Road on the way to Remarkable Cave.
A small quaint unknown roadside beach ideal for families and kids.
Walk, swim, paddle, swing on an old-style tire swing, walk out on a somewhat suspect jetty or watch bird life while taking in the stunning views across Carnarvon Bay.
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 31, 2023 | Hobart +/- 20km, South East
South of Kingston |
Hazard Rating: 4/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 17 km | Faces: East into Blackmans Bay | Length: 1 km
Located in Blackman Bay with parking along it’s shore. Rocky area on the north end and Flower Pot Point on the south end.
Parking along the shore with a park in the middle. Grassy areas for picnics. Food and drinks close to beach.
Probably named after a landholder in 1820 named James Blackman.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 5, 2023 | Dodges / Carlton, Patrolled, South East, Surf
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’.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 27, 2023 | Patrolled, South Arm Road, South East, Surf
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. 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 patrolled.
North is accessed via Cape Deslacs Track and a 300m walk and has no amenities. Often has better surf than south end.
South is a good beach to learn surfing and boarding as it has consistent surf and is patrolled.
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 13, 2023 | Dodges / Carlton, Low Hazard, South East
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.
