Greens Beach

Greens Beach is a long sandy beach at the northern tip of the West Tamar municipality in northern Tasmania, where the Tamar River meets Bass Strait. Located in the locality of Greens Beach about 65 kilometres north-west of Launceston, it is known for its sheltered swimming waters, extensive sand flats at low tide, and views across to Narawntapu National Park. The beach is a popular local recreation area for swimming, fishing and coastal walks.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy foreshore stretching for approximately 2 kilometres along Bass Strait at the mouth of the Tamar River. The setting includes a sheltered swimming area, tidal sand flats, dune vegetation and a foreshore reserve with picnic and barbecue areas. The beach is backed by a small coastal settlement with a caravan park, golf course and general store. Activities centre on beach walking, swimming, fishing and birdwatching with views to Narawntapu National Park across the water.

The West Tamar area was traditionally inhabited by Aboriginal groups of northern Tasmania. Greens Beach developed during the 19th century as a coastal settlement at the mouth of the Tamar River serving farming and fishing communities, later evolving into a seaside holiday locality with a recreation reserve, caravan park and golf course.

Greens Beach is valued as a local community recreation and holiday destination for residents of the West Tamar and Launceston region, known for family beach use, fishing and as a gateway to the adjacent Narawntapu National Park.