Southeast Tasmanian has arguably the most diverse collection of beaches in all of Australia. We’ll cross over the river to visit a variety of beaches, from scenic gentle beaches look back at Hobart, to large tidal sands, to powerful beaches facing Antarctica. We’ll learn a bit about their formation, geology, and how to understand the differences between different beaches around the world — you’ll gain a toolkit for beach exploration and make new friends along the way!
Please note this isn’t a swimming excursion, we will be mostly on sand and trails.
You’ll need to be prepared for any weather conditions since we will be outside without much shelter!
Please pack your own lunch.
Key highlights?
– Across the Tasman Bridge
– Ralph’s Bay at Lauderdale
– Clifton Beach and Cliffs
– Speaks Bay
– Betsey Island View
– Hope Beach/Roaring Beach
– South Arm
Itinerary:
Date: Saturday, April 26th
9.30 am – Pick up at TUSA building, 1 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay
9.45 am – Pick up at Hobart CBD, Brisbane St Unihopper – outside Hobart Apartments
9.50 am – Depart for South
11.30 am – Lunch time (BYO lunch)
3.00 pm – Finish tour
4.00 pm – Back at TUSA building carpark
What to bring:
- A picnic lunch
- Water
- Comfortable walking shoes (no sandals and no soft shoes)
- Appropriate clothing for autumn and winter weather (jacket, warm layers, …)
- Hat/beanie (optional)
Only under our UTE program, ticket is $25 for the entire experience (including fully guided interactive tour, and return transportation to Sandy Bay or Hobart CBD)
For the best experience, we can only accommodate a small group of participants. Secure your slot now!
If you have specific accessibility requirements, reach out to us at ute@tusa.utas.edu.au and we’ll do our best to support your participation!
More information:
Our guide Yoav Daniel Bar-Ness runs Giant Tree Expeditions to Tasmania’s world-famous Giant Forests – the tallest flowering forests on Earth. He is the Editor of Tasmanian Geographic, former Field Editor for Asian Geographic, and a forest scientist with more than 20 years of experience in Tasmania’s stunning natural environment.
*Note: As this experience is located in a natural environment, there may be circumstances in which we will need to cancel a trip to ensure the health and well-being of our students.
If the activity is cancelled for any reason by TUSA, all tickets will be refunded. However, if you purchase a ticket and then cannot attend on the day, you will not be refunded.
See Event Terms & Conditions before buying your tickets!
