by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 28, 2023 | South Arm Road, Surf
Hazard Rating: 6/10 | Parking: OK | from Hobart: 40 km | Faces: South-ish into Storm Bay | Length: 2.5 km
Hope Beach is situated in Southeast Tasmania off South Arm Road, extending from Goats Bluff to Cape Direction, also known as Roaring Beach. It is shown in Google Maps incorrectly positioned on the wrong side of the neck.
The east end below the bluff has a surf break known as Wedge (accessible from Goats Bluff). The west end has a surf beach known as RSL’s.
The main beach is accessible from the middle with 2 access locations each with a 100m walk. The west end is accessed from South Arm via Roaring Beach Road and a 300m walk (add 200m to RSL’s). The beach is named after a ship named, the ‘Hope’ which sank in 1827.
With good Views of Iron Pot Lighthouse, this is a secluded pristine beach with undulating sand dunes and a beach that often has surf.
by Mickey Jarvis | Dec 28, 2023 | Low Hazard, South Arm Road, South East
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Varied | from Hobart: 49 km | Faces: West into the River Derwent | Length: 1 km
Original people: Moomairemener, believed to be members of the Paredarerme (Oyster Bay tribe)
Situated towards the end of South Arm road this is a picturesque well protected beach great for kids. Okay access with shops nearby.
Good boat ramp with jetty for swimming, jumping and fishing.
Named after the American sloop ‘Opossum’ which was chartered by the government under Harbour-Master Capt. John Welsh to conduct numerous surveys in the River Derwent and River Huon in 1827. Opossum if a North American marsupial a bit similar to our possum.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 10, 2023 | Low Hazard, South Arm Road
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Varied | from Hobart: 27 km | Faces: West into Pipe Clay Lagoon
Original People: Moomairemener
Pipe Clay Lagoon is located on the back side of Cremorne Beach on a rivulet runs that out to Frederick Henry Bay.
Well protected with a very gradual foreshore into a deeper canal. Often used for launching boats.
Conditions change a lot depending on the tide and is often less accessible on very high tides. A popular fishing spot.
by Mickey Jarvis | Dec 28, 2023 | Low Hazard, South Arm Road
SOUTH ARM | Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 51 km | Faces: North East into Ralphs Bay | Length: 1.5 km
One of many ‘Shelly Beaches’ in Tasmania. Shelly Beach South Arm is on the eastern side of the arm north of Opossum Bay opposite Mitchells beach on the west. Well protected and not very well known about. A tidal shallow beach with rocky outcrops, bird life and of course… lots of shells (and seaweed), interesting to explore.
Access via Driftwood and Bangor Roads, ignore sign saying no access to Arm End, this does not apply to the beach. Good parking right above beach but no facilities. Dog friendly and ideal for a long walk along a secluded beach. Also has shore based boat ramp.
by Mickey Jarvis | Apr 23, 2023 | South Arm Road
Hazard Rating: 3/10 | Parking: Limited | from Hobart: 40 km | Faces: West into Halfmoon Bay and the Derwent River| Length: 2.4 km
The beach starts in South Arm and heads north towards Opossum Bay. A boat ramp and jetty is on the south end with toilets, limited parking and a short walk to the beach. Several shops nearby. Beach access along it’s shore is very limited due to residential homes… there are some access walkways along the beach with limited roadside parking. Accessible on the north end via Algona Street which has some parking.
A beautiful beach… usually safe and well protected… good for kids.
