Pirates Bay, TAS
While Tasmania probably isn't the first state that
springs to mind when you're trying to conjure up images of beautiful Aussie
beaches (as it's definitely more widely known for its greenery reminiscent of
England and Wales), there are definitely exceptions - one of the most impressive
of which is the spectacular rocky coastline of Pirates Bay. A popular surfing
destination in the region in its own right, Pirates Bay is home to a large
grouping of holiday homes as those lucky owners who have property in the area
often flock back to enjoy the scenery during the warmer months.
Unlike many other Australian beaches, Pirates Bay offers
good sea conditions (it was recently named as one of Australia's 101 best
destinations for these reasons) while also blending the rare combination of
vivid blue waters with not only pristine sands but also rocky, rugged cliff
faces that surround it in most directions.
The cliff faces and their rugged surrounds are an adventure
destination in themselves, with some of the highest marine cliffs in the country
dotted with a range of ravines, rocky crags and deep caverns riddling the
shoreline. Several shipwrecks also populate the waters and make for excellent
highlights for experienced divers travelling to Pirates Bay (to this date, no
chests of golden doubloons have yet been found). Those looking to venture to
Pirates Bay can expect to embark on a roughly 1 hour drive south from Hobart, with
plenty of accommodation options that
quickly fill up during the peak season, so if you're planning to stay during
this time then booking your hotel well in advance is strongly advised.
springs to mind when you're trying to conjure up images of beautiful Aussie
beaches (as it's definitely more widely known for its greenery reminiscent of
England and Wales), there are definitely exceptions - one of the most impressive
of which is the spectacular rocky coastline of Pirates Bay. A popular surfing
destination in the region in its own right, Pirates Bay is home to a large
grouping of holiday homes as those lucky owners who have property in the area
often flock back to enjoy the scenery during the warmer months.
Unlike many other Australian beaches, Pirates Bay offers
good sea conditions (it was recently named as one of Australia's 101 best
destinations for these reasons) while also blending the rare combination of
vivid blue waters with not only pristine sands but also rocky, rugged cliff
faces that surround it in most directions.
The cliff faces and their rugged surrounds are an adventure
destination in themselves, with some of the highest marine cliffs in the country
dotted with a range of ravines, rocky crags and deep caverns riddling the
shoreline. Several shipwrecks also populate the waters and make for excellent
highlights for experienced divers travelling to Pirates Bay (to this date, no
chests of golden doubloons have yet been found). Those looking to venture to
Pirates Bay can expect to embark on a roughly 1 hour drive south from Hobart, with
plenty of accommodation options that
quickly fill up during the peak season, so if you're planning to stay during
this time then booking your hotel well in advance is strongly advised.