Forget the East coast - here are the best Tasmanian beaches to visit this summer
Silky soft stretches of sand, lush national parks, colorful rock formations, and crystal clear water: Tasmania's coastline is calling.
While the island state is usually best known for beanies, not bikinis, Tasmania is home to some of Australia's best beaches.
9Travel readers voted a Tassie beach at number one in our Aussie Travel Trends Index earlier this year, while Tasmania's golden girl, Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus, has also shared her love for the swimming spots down south.
Read on to maybe discover a new place to spend this summer.
Bay of Fires
The Bay of Fires is a bay on the northeastern coast of Tasmania, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point.
Discover the pristine white sand and soft, rolling waves along this stretch of Tasmania's coast that is fast becoming a favourite beach escape for locals and visitors alike.
Marvel at the contrast of the white sand and orange lichen-covered boulders, presenting a picture-perfect frame for visitors.
There's plenty to do at the Bay of Fires: stroll along the white sands of the beach, mix culture and nature on the Wukalina Walk, get a sea-level view on a cruise along the coast, or camp behind one of the beaches.
Wineglass Bay
The sparkling centrepiece of Tasmania's east coast, and our readers' favourite beach, Wineglass Bay's azure waters are only accessible by foot, sea or air.
Located in the Freycinet National Park, it takes some effort to see. You can climb to a low mountain saddle on a well-groomed trail to find the Wineglass Bay Lookout, then follow the granite sopes down to the beach.
If you're looking for a longer walk, you can turn it into a loop by crossing the isthmus to Hazards Beach and rounding the coast beneath the Hazards mountain, which is 11km all up.
Freycinet National Park is a 2.5 hour drive from Hobart, and a park pass is required for entry.
Spring Beach
Perfect for wily young ones, Spring Beach in the coastal township of Orford looks directly across to Maria Island.
For those less interested in taking a dip, the nearby Spring Bay Distillery provides the perfect seasonal warmer.
Sisters Beach
A local favourite within Tasmania's Rocky Cape National Park, the small township of Sisters Beach boasts pure white sand and rolling waves.
Explore the nearby heath-covered hills and caves on the Banksia Grove/ Cave Circuit, an ancient Indigenous cultural site. This walk (1hr return, 1.6km) starts near the Sisters Beach boat ramp.
Penguin Beach
A dip in the Bass Strait isn't just reserved for Penguin's namesake locals. After a refreshing swim, enjoy an ice-cold drink by the beach at Penguin Beer Co.
Adventure Bay
After marvelling at Bruny Island's must-see sites and meeting the region's makers and growers, refresh with a dive into Adventure Bay.
A sheltered, east-facing stretch of sand, there are no dramas in claiming your own space along the seven-kilometre bay.
