About Granville Harbour
Granville Harbour is a remote coastal settlement and harbour on Tasmania's rugged West Coast, within the West Coast local government area about 35 kilometres northwest of Zeehan. Centred on a sheltered boat harbour and a long ocean beach backed by dunes, it is known for its isolation, fishing and shack community, and proximity to the Granville Harbour Wind Farm and Heemskirk Range, offering a quiet, wilderness coastal experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a very remote, low-key coastal settlement with a sheltered small boat harbour, a long exposed ocean beach with dunes and rocky headlands, and a scattered community of fishing shacks. There are no shops or services. The setting is wild and windswept with views of the Heemskirk Range and the Granville Harbour Wind Farm. Visitors can walk the beach, fish from beach or boat, view the harbour, photograph the coastline, and experience a quiet, off-grid west coast environment.
Key highlights
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Long, remote ocean beach backed by dunes
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Sheltered boat harbour used by local fishers
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Views of Granville Harbour Wind Farm and Heemskirk Range
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Remote fishing, beach walking and photography opportunities
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Quiet shack settlement showcasing west coast coastal lifestyle
History of Granville Harbour
Granville Harbour developed as a small fishing and shack settlement on Tasmania's West Coast in the early 20th century, serving coastal fishing and recreational use. It has remained a small, isolated community of fishers and holiday shacks rather than a major port town.
Culture & Context
The settlement reflects the west coast Tasmanian shack culture and recreational fishing tradition, valued as a remote coastal retreat for fishing, camping and off-grid coastal recreation.
Route
| By road | Access via Heemskirk Road (C249) northwest from Zeehan for approximately 35 km on unsealed gravel road; high-clearance vehicle recommended and drive to conditions |
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