Cosy Corner is a small, sheltered pocket of brilliant white sand tucked beneath protective rocky points along the Bay of Fires coastline, just north of St Helens and Binalong Bay. The calm, clear turquoise waters make it a superb spot for a relaxed snorkel, with rocky headlands framing the cove at each end of the 80-metre beach. Part of the Bay of Fires Conservation Area, it's famed for its orange-hued granite boulders, pristine sands, and gentle swimming conditions — perfect for families and beginner snorkelers exploring temperate Tasmanian waters.
Cosy Corner (Binalong Bay)
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Wave Height 0.6 mSwell Period 7.5 sWind Speed 2.1 knPrecipitation 2.5 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Swell and surf break
Can develop moderate swell and shore break during easterly and northeasterly winds, creating dumpers near the shoreline.
Low risk: Rip current
Occasional rip currents may form around the rocky headlands at either end of the beach.
Low risk: Sharp granite rocks
Orange granite boulders and rocky reef close to shore can be sharp underfoot when entering or exiting the water.
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Located approximately 5.5 km along Binalong Bay Road from St Helens, then onto The Gardens Road. Park at the Cosy Corner North or South car park (part of the Bay of Fires Conservation Area).
Parking & facilities
Unsealed car parking area at both Cosy Corner North and Cosy Corner South. Popular spots fill early in summer.
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No day-use fee. Camping fees apply at designated campsites managed by Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania.
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