Bellerive Beach

Bellerive Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the eastern shore of the River Derwent at Bellerive in the City of Clarence, Tasmania, directly opposite central Hobart. The beach faces west with views across the river to Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the Derwent estuary. It is known as a family-friendly urban beach with calm waters, a foreshore promenade, parkland and playground, and is a popular spot for swimming, walking and picnics close to Bellerive village.

Visitors can expect a gently curving sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters on the Derwent estuary, backed by a paved foreshore promenade, grassy parkland and mature trees. The beach offers open views west to Hobart city and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Areas to explore include the beach itself, Bellerive Beach Park with playground and barbecue areas, and the adjoining Bellerive Boardwalk. The setting is urban and family-oriented, with facilities for swimming, walking, picnicking and photography.

Bellerive, meaning 'beautiful shore' in French, was one of the early settlements on the eastern shore of the River Derwent from the early 19th century. The foreshore has long served as a community recreation area for Clarence and was developed with parkland, promenade and bathing facilities as the suburb grew.

Bellerive Beach is a key community recreation and gathering place for the City of Clarence and eastern shore residents, used for family outings, community events, and as a vantage point for views of Hobart and the Derwent estuary. The foreshore park and beach are central to the coastal character of Bellerive village.