Photo of Cape Pillar Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Cape Pillar Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cape Pillar Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Cape Pillar Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cape Pillar Beach and the settlement

7.3

Good

Cape Pillar Beach

Port Arthur, Australia

#44 out of 133 in Tasmania

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Fortescue • 0.2 km

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National Park Tasman National Park

160m

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Lavender

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Tasman Island Cruises

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Ghost Tours

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Waterfall bay lookout

9.1km

Historical Landmark Port Arthur Historic Site

8.6km

Historical Landmark The Penitentiary

8.7km

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About

Cape Pillar Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 7 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Cape Pillar 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Cape Pillar Beach is located in Tasman within Fortescue, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tasmania island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+12 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+10 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Fortescue • 0.2 km

Map of beach

National Park Tasman National Park

160m

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Lavender

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Tasman Island Cruises

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Ghost Tours

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Waterfall bay lookout

9.1km

Historical Landmark Port Arthur Historic Site

8.6km

Historical Landmark The Penitentiary

8.7km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Fortescue • 220m

Transport

Airport

HBA • 50km

Bus Station

Arthur Hwy / Ferntree Rd • 14.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cape Pillar Beach?

The Cape Pillar 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 Cape Pillar Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cape Pillar Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cape Pillar 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.

Cape Pillar Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. 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 Cape Pillar Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Cape Pillar 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 Cape Pillar Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cape Pillar Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape Pillar Beach.

How far is the Cape Pillar Beach from parking?

The Cape Pillar Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cape Pillar Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cape Pillar Beach is January. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cape Pillar Beach (Tasmania island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cape Pillar Beach (Tasmania island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.