Beaches · Hobart · Australia
The best beaches in and near Hobart
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Kingston Beach (About 12 km south of the city).
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 4
- Warmest sea
- 16°C (61°F)
The beaches
About 12 km south of the city · Families
1.Kingston Beach
A sheltered sandy beach with a café strip and gentle water, popular with local families in summer.
About 20 km east of the city · Long beach walks
2.Seven Mile Beach
A long, open sweep of sand near the airport with pine forest behind it and plenty of space for walks.
About 4 km south of the city · Quick swims and picnics
3.Long Beach, Sandy Bay
A small city beach with a playground and grassy foreshore on the Derwent, a short bus ride from the centre.
About 6 km across the river · City views
4.Bellerive Beach
A calm Eastern Shore beach with views back to the city and kunanyi, linked by a boardwalk to Bellerive village.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (59°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| February | 16°C (61°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| March | 15°C (59°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| April | 14°C (57°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 15°C (59°F) |
| June | 12°C (54°F) | 13°C (55°F) |
| July | 11°C (52°F) | 12°C (54°F) |
| August | 11°C (52°F) | 13°C (55°F) |
| September | 11°C (52°F) | 15°C (59°F) |
| October | 12°C (54°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 19°C (66°F) |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 21°C (70°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$$ · Best for families, quiet stays and beach
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay stretches south of Battery Point along the Derwent, with the University of Tasmania campus, Wrest Point casino hotel, a shopping strip on Sandy Bay Road and small beaches at Long Beach and Nutgrove Beach. Buses run frequently into the city in about ten minutes.
- Good
- River views and beach walks; Quieter than the centre; Frequent buses
- Watch out
- Spread out along a busy road; Most restaurants are back in town
- Nearby
- Long Beach, Wrest Point, Mount Nelson
Getting to the beaches
- Bus — Metro Tasmania runs buses from the Elizabeth Street and Franklin Square stops to Sandy Bay, North Hobart, the Eastern Shore and beyond.
- Ferry — The MONA ferry runs from Brooke Street Pier to the museum, and a commuter ferry links the city with Bellerive on the Eastern Shore.
- Car — A hire car is the easiest way to reach Port Arthur, Mount Field, the Huon Valley and the Bruny Island ferry at Kettering.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, January, averages 22°C (72°F).
Beach safety
Hobart is generally a low-stress city for visitors. The main risks are outdoors: sudden weather changes on kunanyi and walking tracks, cold water at the beaches and wildlife on rural roads after dark. Strong UV means sunburn happens quickly even on cool days. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Hobart have beaches?
Yes: Kingston Beach, Seven Mile Beach, Long Beach, Sandy Bay and Bellerive Beach.
+What is the best beach near Hobart?
Kingston Beach: A sheltered sandy beach with a café strip and gentle water, popular with local families in summer.