Photo of Hellyer Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Pleasant

Hellyer Beach

Crayfish Creek, Australia

#126 out of 133 in Tasmania

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Edgcumbe Beach • 0.4 km

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About

Hellyer Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 9th place out of 9 beaches in the Circular Head region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, 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.

Hellyer 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Edgcumbe Beach, which has a rating of 5.9.

Hellyer Beach is located in Circular Head within Edgcumbe Beach, 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

+11 ^o C +7 ^o C

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Edgcumbe Beach • 0.4 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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1.2km 16 min walk

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Tatlows Beach Tatlows Beach

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Godfreys Beach Godfreys Beach

7.5 Very good

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Anthony Beach Anthony Beach

7.4 Good

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Boat Harbour Beach Boat Harbour Beach

8.5 Excellent

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Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Edgcumbe Beach • 470m

Transport

Airport

SIO • 28km

Bus Station

Burnie - Cattley St • 46.3km

Train Station

Cooee • 43.6km

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Questions and answers

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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Hellyer Beach?

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

Hellyer Beach is fully 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 Hellyer Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Hellyer 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Hellyer Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Hellyer 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 Hellyer Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hellyer Beach.

How far is the Hellyer Beach from parking?

The Hellyer 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 Hellyer Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Hellyer Beach is January. Its average value reaches 21°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 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hellyer 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.Hellyer 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.