About Hawley Beach
Hawley Beach is a sandy estuarine beach at Hawley in the Latrobe Council area of north-west Tasmania, on the western shore of the Rubicon Estuary near Port Sorell. It is known for its calm, shallow waters, long stretch of sand and views across the estuary to Narawntapu National Park. The beach is popular for family swimming, walking and kayaking and forms part of the Port Sorell-Hawley coastal settlement.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, sandy beach on the sheltered Rubicon Estuary with calm, shallow water and flat sand at low tide. The setting is residential and natural, backed by coastal houses and foreshore reserve, with open views across the estuary. There are no surf waves, making it suitable for wading, swimming, beach walking, photography and birdwatching. Access is via Hawley Esplanade and informal beach tracks with foreshore parking nearby.
Key highlights
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Long sandy shoreline on the sheltered Rubicon Estuary
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Calm, shallow waters suitable for family swimming and wading
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Views across the estuary to Narawntapu National Park
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Birdlife and estuary nature along the foreshore
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Walking, beachcombing and kayaking opportunities
History of Hawley Beach
Hawley Beach is part of the Rubicon Estuary coastal area which has long been used for fishing and recreation. Hawley and neighbouring Port Sorell developed as coastal holiday and residential settlements during the 20th century within the Latrobe municipality.
Route
| By air | Fly to Devonport Airport or Launceston Airport then drive to Hawley Beach |
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| By road | Accessible via Port Sorell Road (B74) from Latrobe and Devonport, then via Hawley Road and Hawley Esplanade to beach access points |