Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good & close | from Hobart: 105 km | Faces: West into Crooked Billet Bay | Length: 3.5 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
A beautiful sweeping beach facing west, ideal for kids due to its protection from the weather. Several entry points along its shore.
Nearby interesting areas to explore such as the coal mines and other historical sites. To get there – turn off at Premaydena, up Saltwater River Road and turn left at Gwandalan Road (about 10 km). The last part is on a good dirt road.
Named after the island to the northwest – Sloping Island (which has a sloping profile), it is also known as Slopen – the name of a farmer Joshua Slopen who had a farm in the area – as both names sound the same in Aussie vernacular no one can tell the difference – so who cares!
Often has great sunsets and there is camping at nearby Lime Bay. Also referred to Nettie Beach on Google Maps? Toilets at the south end.
