Carlton Beach Life
Life's a beach!
All these spots are within a ten minute drive of the Surf Shack. Each beach has its own character, weather and wildlife. Beaches are seldom crowded in Tasmania which encourages the non-human locals to roam: birds, seals, dolphins and even whales!
One of Tasmania's best surf beaches with spectacular sunset views towards Hobart's mountain kunanyi. Great for long walks and exploring the dune pathways. Popular for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. There are beautiful shells along the beach and sometimes pods of dolphins out in the sea. At the one end of the bay is the Carlton River mouth, and at the other is Park Beach, both popular with surfers.
9 locals recommend
Carlton Beach
One of Tasmania's best surf beaches with spectacular sunset views towards Hobart's mountain kunanyi. Great for long walks and exploring the dune pathways. Popular for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. There are beautiful shells along the beach and sometimes pods of dolphins out in the sea. At the one end of the bay is the Carlton River mouth, and at the other is Park Beach, both popular with surfers.
Sheltered beach often scattered with washed up seaweeds in bright colours. We have seen dolphins here.
Blue Lagoon Beach
Kannah StreetSheltered beach often scattered with washed up seaweeds in bright colours. We have seen dolphins here.
This quiet pebbly beach has colourful boatsheds and beautiful sandstone formations and rockpools.
Red Ochre Beach
This quiet pebbly beach has colourful boatsheds and beautiful sandstone formations and rockpools.
A sweet little beach next to the Boat Park and boat ramp. To the left of the jetty are little boatsheds and to the right is a foreshore pathway. Beautiful outlook toward Seven Mile Beach.
Tiger Head Beach
A sweet little beach next to the Boat Park and boat ramp. To the left of the jetty are little boatsheds and to the right is a foreshore pathway. Beautiful outlook toward Seven Mile Beach.
Lewisham looks across the channel to the Seven Mile Beach dunes. There's a lovely foreshore walk through casuarina trees, along the rocks and along the beach.
Lewisham
Lewisham looks across the channel to the Seven Mile Beach dunes. There's a lovely foreshore walk through casuarina trees, along the rocks and along the beach.
This beach foots the local primary school and the Okines community gardens. Warm shallow usually sheltered waters with a beautiful view towards Hobart's mountain kunanyi.
Okines Beach
This beach foots the local primary school and the Okines community gardens. Warm shallow usually sheltered waters with a beautiful view towards Hobart's mountain kunanyi.
The 'river road' as we call it takes you on a 15 minute walk down to a lagoon and wetlands with lots of bird and frog life. Then you reach the Carlton river mouth with its clear waters. A popular spot for supping and surfing, but please note the strong current warnings.
River Street
River StreetThe 'river road' as we call it takes you on a 15 minute walk down to a lagoon and wetlands with lots of bird and frog life. Then you reach the Carlton river mouth with its clear waters. A popular spot for supping and surfing, but please note the strong current warnings.
Food faves
Tasmania is famous for its fresh produce, seafood, honey and wine. Here's a taste of the local fare: fast, slow, sweet and fancy.
Watch the surfers from this excellent cafe, with your brekkie, a fabulous muffin or my favourite: gluten free lemon polenta cake.
12 locals recommend
Park Beach cafe
1 Park Beach RdWatch the surfers from this excellent cafe, with your brekkie, a fabulous muffin or my favourite: gluten free lemon polenta cake.
The locals' favourite pizza van; gluten free available. Four nights a week parked outside Dodges Ferry shops. Check their Facebook page for availability.
Go Pizza Dodges Ferry
52 Carlton Beach RdThe locals' favourite pizza van; gluten free available. Four nights a week parked outside Dodges Ferry shops. Check their Facebook page for availability.
Stock up on groceries, fresh produce, quality baked goods and deli fare at our fantastic local shop.
18 locals recommend
Hill Street Dodges Ferry
60 Carlton Beach RdStock up on groceries, fresh produce, quality baked goods and deli fare at our fantastic local shop.
Yummy cafe fare next to the local artists' gallery and gift shop. Our favourites include the gluten free tummy-loving bliss balls!
Velvet
21 Gordon StYummy cafe fare next to the local artists' gallery and gift shop. Our favourites include the gluten free tummy-loving bliss balls!
Coal River Farm
634 Richmond RdGourmet chocolate to die for. And cheese. Meals with a view.
Award-winning exquisite handmade chocolates, and ice creams. In the historic and picturesque Richmond village.
Richmond Chocolate Shop
37 Bridge StAward-winning exquisite handmade chocolates, and ice creams. In the historic and picturesque Richmond village.
Waterfront views and Tassie seafood in the fishing village of Dunalley.
11 locals recommend
The Cannery
4 Imlay StWaterfront views and Tassie seafood in the fishing village of Dunalley.
Bangor Vineyard Shed
20 Blackman Bay RdUpmarket dining with stunning rural views.