Photo of Crescent Bay Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Crescent Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Crescent Bay Beach with spacious bay

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Crescent Bay Beach

Port Arthur, Australia

#86 out of 133 in Tasmania

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Port Arthur • 6.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Tasman National Park

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Maingon Blowhole

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Maingon Bay Lookout

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Remarkable Cave

2km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Ghost Tours

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Tasman Island Cruises

6km

Tourist Attraction Shipstern Bluff

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Lavender

9.4km

Historical Landmark The Penitentiary

5.1km

Historical Landmark Port Arthur Historic Site

5.4km

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About

Crescent Bay Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 7 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

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.

Crescent Bay 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Safety Cove Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Crescent Bay Beach is located in Tasman within Port Arthur, 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

+13 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Port Arthur • 6.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Tasman National Park

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Maingon Blowhole

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Maingon Bay Lookout

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Remarkable Cave

2km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Ghost Tours

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Tasman Island Cruises

6km

Tourist Attraction Shipstern Bluff

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Port Arthur Lavender

9.4km

Historical Landmark The Penitentiary

5.1km

Historical Landmark Port Arthur Historic Site

5.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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1.3km 17 min walk

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Lagoon Beach Lagoon Beach

7.6 Very good

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Goat's Beach Goat's Beach

7.3 Good

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Clifton Beach Clifton Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Port Arthur • 6.1km

Transport

Airport

HBA • 49.4km

Bus Station

Nubeena Rd / White Beach Rd • 13.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Crescent Bay Beach?

The Crescent Bay 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 Crescent Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Crescent Bay 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 Crescent Bay 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.

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

So the overall recommendation of the Crescent Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Crescent Bay 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 Crescent Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Crescent Bay 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Crescent Bay Beach.

How far is the Crescent Bay Beach from parking?

The Crescent Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Crescent Bay Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Crescent Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maingon Blowhole located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Crescent Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Crescent Bay 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?

Crescent Bay 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.Crescent Bay 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.