About Tatlow's Beach
Tatlow's Beach is a sandy beach on the western side of the Stanley peninsula in Circular Head, north-west Tasmania. Located within the historic port town of Stanley beneath The Nut, it faces Bass Strait and is one of two main beaches serving the town alongside Godfrey's Beach. The beach is known for its open sandy shoreline, views of The Nut and Bass Strait, and its quiet, natural setting close to Stanley's heritage precinct and wharf area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a relatively sheltered, sandy shoreline on the western side of Stanley with open views across Bass Strait and toward The Nut. The beach is backed by low dunes and grassy foreshore with the small town centre and historic buildings a short walk away. It is an open, natural beach suitable for walking, photography and beachcombing, with generally quiet conditions compared to more developed beaches. No major commercial development is on the beach itself.
Key highlights
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Sandy shoreline on the western side of Stanley peninsula
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Views of Bass Strait and The Nut
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Quiet natural setting close to Stanley historic town centre
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Beach walking and photography opportunities
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Proximity to Stanley wharf and heritage precinct
History of Tatlow's Beach
Tatlow's Beach is part of the historic port town of Stanley, one of the earliest European settlements in north-west Tasmania established in the 1820s as a Van Diemen's Land Company settlement. The beach and surrounding foreshore are associated with the town's maritime history and fishing port development.
Route
| By air | Fly to Burnie Airport (Wynyard) then drive to Stanley via Bass Highway |
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| By road |