Photo of Porky Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Porky Beach with blue pure water surface

5.9

Pleasant

Porky Beach

Loorana, Australia

#126 out of 133 in Tasmania

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Loorana • 2.6 km

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About

Porky Beach is located on the Indian Ocean and it is in the 3th place out of 3 beaches in the King Island region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Porky 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.

Porky Beach (King Island) is located outside the Loorana 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 King 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 Porky 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.

Weather

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+14 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Loorana • 2.6 km

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Loorana • 2.6km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Porky Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Porky Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porky 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 Porky 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 Porky 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 Porky Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Porky 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 Porky Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Porky 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:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porky Beach.

How far is the Porky Beach from parking?

The Porky 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Porky Beach is January. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Porky Beach (King Island Council) 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.Porky Beach (King Island Council) 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.