South of Port Arthur | Hazard Rating: 2-3/10 | Parking: Limited | from Hobart: 96 km | Faces: East | Length: 1.6 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Safety Cove Beach is about 4 km south of Port Arthur – down Safety Cove Road (on the way to Remarkable Cave).
A stunning long beach with usually calm waters ideal for families and kids (but it can depend on the wind, weather and swells on the day). Secluded, generally unknown (except to the locals), a great beach for swimming, fishing or a walk. Oh, and don’t forget the spectacular views of the west coast of Cape Pillar and glimpses of Tasman Island and the southern ocean.
Mainly accessed from the north end but access is also available at the south end down Dog Bark Road. This will take you past the most fantastic display of old tractors I have ever seen – worth a look!.
