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Photo of Moorland Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Moorland Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Moorland Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

6.9

Good

Moorland Beach

Wesley Vale, Australia

#93 out of 133 in Tasmania

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Wesley Vale • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cha Dim

8 - Very good 6.8km

Cafe muse bar + eatery

8.8 - Excellent 7.5km

Cafe Sanctuary Corner Cafe

7.4 - Good 7.5km

Bar Fireside Beer and Wine House

9.6 - Exceptional 7.5km

Cafe Rocky Gardens Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Cafe Shearwater Food Co.

8.2 - Very good 7.5km

Park Pardoe Northdown Conservation Area

270m

Park Roundhouse Park

3.4km

Farm Ghost Rock Wines Tasmania

4.7km

Park 179 Summerhill Dr

5.8km

Park Hawley Nature Reserve

6.1km

Park Don Reserve

6.3km

Park Addison Reserve

7.5km

Park Shearwater Park

7.6km

Park Hawley Beach

7.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Sorell

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Poseidon Statue

3km

Tourist Attraction Tasmanian Trail

3km

Tourist Attraction Spirit of Tasmania Devonport

3.1km

Museum Bass Strait Maritime Centre

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mersy Bluff Lookout

4km

Tourist Attraction Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

4.1km

Tourist Attraction The Elm Forest

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Big Platypus

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame

6.6km

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About

Moorland Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 5th place out of 4 beaches in the Latrobe region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Moorland 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 Pardoe Beach, which has a rating of 6.4.

Moorland Beach (Latrobe) is located outside the Wesley Vale 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Moorland Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Located outside the settlement

Wesley Vale • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cha Dim

8 - Very good 6.8km

Cafe muse bar + eatery

8.8 - Excellent 7.5km

Cafe Sanctuary Corner Cafe

7.4 - Good 7.5km

Bar Fireside Beer and Wine House

9.6 - Exceptional 7.5km

Cafe Rocky Gardens Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Cafe Shearwater Food Co.

8.2 - Very good 7.5km

Park Pardoe Northdown Conservation Area

270m

Park Roundhouse Park

3.4km

Farm Ghost Rock Wines Tasmania

4.7km

Park 179 Summerhill Dr

5.8km

Park Hawley Nature Reserve

6.1km

Park Don Reserve

6.3km

Park Addison Reserve

7.5km

Park Shearwater Park

7.6km

Park Hawley Beach

7.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Sorell

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Poseidon Statue

3km

Tourist Attraction Tasmanian Trail

3km

Tourist Attraction Spirit of Tasmania Devonport

3.1km

Museum Bass Strait Maritime Centre

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mersy Bluff Lookout

4km

Tourist Attraction Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

4.1km

Tourist Attraction The Elm Forest

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Big Platypus

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame

6.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.3km

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8.1 Very good

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Back Beach Back Beach

7.5 Very good

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Coles Beach Coles Beach

7.4 Good

9km

Freers Beach Freers Beach

7.2 Good

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Hawley Beach Hawley Beach

7.1 Good

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Bakers Beach Bakers Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Wesley Vale • 3.6km

Transport

Airport

DPO • 1.2km

Bus Station

No.23 Shearwater Boulevard (Outside Country Club) • 8.7km

Train Station

Don Junction • 8.3km

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6.9 Good

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6.9 Good

Elsa Watson

10 Exceptional

A very nice and relaxing beach that stretches out. Some people drive their car down here and spin around though, definitely don't appreciate that... Lots of people fish here too.

Rusty Inks

10 Exceptional

My dogs Chino and Mia bullterrier cross pitbull love this place people are friendly and other dog owners respect each other and put their dogs on leads or call them back the place is amazing to clear your thoughts local people will wave hello and talk if they have time horses and other animals are on beach at certain times a great place for kids to explore tasmaina is beautful

Helen Burr

10 Exceptional

Relaxing, awesome place

Billy Melville

10 Exceptional

Fabulous. Quiet n safe. One of Tassie little jewels. Great for people n dog's

Mat_the_w

10 Exceptional

Great place to take the dogs, also beautiful sunsets.

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Moorland Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Moorland Beach?

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

The waves in the Moorland Beach are usually strong. 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 Moorland Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Moorland 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Moorland Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Moorland Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Moorland Beach?

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

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Moorland Beach.

How far is the Moorland Beach from parking?

The Moorland 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Moorland 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.Moorland 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.