Godfrey's Beach

Godfrey's Beach is a sandy beach located at the western base of The Nut in Stanley, Circular Head, north-west Tasmania. It fronts Bass Strait and is known for its scenic coastal setting with views of the volcanic plug, its relatively sheltered shoreline, and as a habitat for a colony of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) that comes ashore at dusk.

Visitors can expect a sandy beach backed by grassy foreshore and the dramatic cliffs of The Nut. The beach offers open views across Bass Strait, a penguin viewing platform and interpretive signage at the western end, and a quiet shoreline for walking and photography. The area is undeveloped compared to the town centre and provides direct views of The Nut and the Stanley coastline.

Located within the Stanley settlement area established in 1826 as the Circular Head settlement by the Van Diemen's Land Company. The beach lies beneath The Nut, a volcanic plug that served as a prominent navigational landmark for early mariners and is central to the town's history.

Known locally for its little penguin colony and community-managed penguin viewing area, reflecting the region's wildlife conservation and nature-based tourism values. The beach and The Nut together form an iconic natural landmark for Stanley.