Photo of Passage Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Passage Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Passage Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Passage Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Passage Beach

Coles Bay, Australia

#86 out of 133 in Tasmania

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Free entrance Virgin beach Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Coles Bay • 16.5 km

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Historical Landmark Cooks Hut

5.2km

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About

Passage Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 22 beaches in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Passage Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bryans Beach, which has a rating of 6.

Passage Beach (Glamorgan-Spring Bay) is located outside the Coles Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tasmania island and the correct question is not how to get to Passage Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+12 ^o C +5 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Coles Bay • 16.5 km

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Historical Landmark Cooks Hut

5.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 19 min walk

Bryans Beach Bryans Beach

6 Pleasant

5.7km

Cooks Beach Cooks Beach

5.9 Pleasant

11.5km

Hazards Beach Hazards Beach

6 Pleasant

11.9km

Wineglass Bay Beach Wineglass Bay Beach

8.2 Very good

15.6km

Richardsons Beach Richardsons Beach

7.8 Very good

17.9km

Muirs Beach Muirs Beach

7.1 Good

19.5km

Sandpiper Beach Sandpiper Beach

5.9 Pleasant

20km

Sandpiper Beach II Sandpiper Beach II

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Coles Bay • 16.5km

Transport

Airport

HBA • 89.6km

Bus Station

Freycinet Visitor Centre, Freycinet Dr • 16.6km

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Rob Emery

10 Exceptional

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Passage Beach?

The Passage Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Passage Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Passage Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Passage Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Passage Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Passage Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Passage Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Passage Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Passage Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Passage Beach?

Passage Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Passage Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Passage Beach.

How far is the Passage Beach from parking?

The Passage Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Passage Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Passage Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.