Primrose Sands is a gorgeous 1.8 km sweeping sandy beach on the sheltered shores of Frederick Henry Bay, overlooking the Isle of Caves and framed by views of Mount Kunanyi. The shallow, protected waters make it a popular spot for beginner snorkelers, with rocky reef patches near the headlands and sandy gutters teeming with temperate Tasmanian marine life. The beach's south-east end provides the easiest access, with toilets and a boat ramp nearby, and resident dolphins occasionally cruise through the bay.
Primrose Sands
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 1.6 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Shifting sand & rock pool instability
Sand movement can rapidly fill in rock pools, changing the underwater terrain week to week.
Low risk: Swell exposure (SW)
South-westerly swell exposure can produce occasional choppy conditions in Frederick Henry Bay.
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Entry
40 minutes from Hobart. Take Arthur Highway to Sugarloaf Road, follow 6 km, cross the bridge and turn onto Primrose Sands Road.
Parking & facilities
Limited formal parking area near the south-east end, with additional street parking available.
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