BeachHidden gem
Cockle Creek and Recherche Bay
Cockle Creek, Tasmania
The end of the road in Australia, with whale-watching, a long beach and the start of the South Coast Track.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The southernmost point you can reach by sealed-then-gravel road in Australia. There is a small campground by the water, a gentle walk to Fishers Point and a rare chance to watch for whales from shore in season. Check the signs for the original Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage in the Recherche Bay area.
Good to know
- Fill up fuel in Dover or Geeveston
- Come in winter or spring for whales
- Allow 2 hours each way from Hobart
- Best time
- Calm days
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Final 15 km or so is gravel, usually fine for 2WD and small campervans.
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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