Sandy Bay Foreshore (1.6km), Sandy Bay, Tasmania

Sandy Bay Foreshore is a 1.6km, grade 1 hike located in the Sandy Bay, Tasmania. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.6km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 1

Style: Return

Start: 648 Sandy Bay Road

End: 648 Sandy Bay Road

Location: Sandy Bay

Closest town: Sandy Bay

Tasmania

From state capital: 5.3km

Longitude: 147.358482

Latitude: -42.913609

Hike summary

Whether enjoying a swim at Long Beach, celebrating a birthday in the playground or strolling along the river edge to Blinking Billy lighthouse, the Sandy Bay foreshore is the perfect place to relax, all year round. The beach is a popular spot to cool off in summer, especially for young families. If it is too cold to swim there is always the playground to explore or maybe kick a ball on the oval at Sandown Park. The short walk along the shore to Blinking Billy Point then up to Alexandra Battery, with its gun emplacements and tunnels, is also highly recommended.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1602 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-sandy-bay-foreshore.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Prams & Strollers
Motorised Wheelchair
Bicycle Trail
Dog Friendly

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Access Conditions

Public Transport
Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

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Walk, ride your bike, take a bus or drive your car to Sandy Bay to begin the trail.

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