Southern Beaches of Sorell are a group of communities south east of the town of Sorell, Tasmania, in Tasman and South East region is a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities.
Understand
[edit]The Southern Beaches area includes:
- 1 Lewisham – small shack community.
- 2 Dodges Ferry – the regional centre for the Southern Beaches has a reputation for beautiful beaches (Frederick Henry Bay, Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach, Carlton Beach, Okines Beach), safe swimming areas, fishing, boating and a popular surf beach Park beach, people flock to the area on warmer days.
- 3 Primrose Sands – a small beach town.
- 4 Carlton – historic riverside village.
Get in
[edit]- Area Connect provides service from Sorell to Primrose Sands on Tuesday and Thursday.
Get around
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Map of Southern Beaches (Sorell)
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[edit]- 1 Primrose Beach. A 1.8-km sandy beach which runs the length of the township of Primrose Sands. Public toilets are located at the Primrose Sands Road end. Dogs are welcome, but restricted Dec-Feb 10AM-6PM. The Isle of Caves can be seen from the beach. Kid safe, with no strong tidal rips.
- 2 Okines Beach, Lewisham (Use C334 and C340 from Dunalley). A small sandy beach, with lovely rock formations. Great for watching sunsets.
- Tiger Head Beach, Tiger Head Road, Dodges Ferry. Family friendly beach, with jetty and nearby public toilets at the boat park.
- 3 Carlton Beach. 2.7-km-long popular summer surfing beach with a dune reserve behind.
Buy
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[edit]- Eldee Camp Spot, 179 Josephs Rd, Carlton. Unpowered camp spot, next to a large dam. Camp kitchen, toilets and showers with wheelchair facilities. Pets allowed. $12 a night per adult.
- 1 Steele's Island, River St, Carlton Beach, ☏ +61 3 6265 8077. A private island, with accommodation available in the homestead or one of two cottages. Lovely outlook, accommodation is rustic at best. from $160.