Long Beach

Long Beach is a sandy beach in Lower Sandy Bay that faces east toward the River Derwent and provides views of the City of Clarence and Blinking Billy Point across the water. The beach offers a swimming pontoon for swimmers, bathroom facilities, and dedicated areas for launching kayaks with cleaning stations.

The location was home to the Mouheneener people, who maintained a permanent settlement called Kreewer for about 35,000 years before British colonization. This lengthy continuous occupation shaped the place long before European contact transformed the region.

The beach hosts the annual winter solstice swim as part of Dark Mofo festival, bringing thousands of swimmers into the cold Derwent River waters. This event represents a bold midwinter tradition that draws the local community together.

The beach is well equipped for swimmers with a sturdy pontoon and clean facilities nearby. Visitors planning to kayak will find designated launching areas and can clean their equipment at the provided stations.

Volcanic stones dating back 26 million years line the shores and drew a visit from Charles Darwin in 1836. These ancient geological formations continue to attract those interested in the earth's distant past.

Location: Tasmania

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: -42.91000,147.35000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06