Howrah Beach | |
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Beach | |
Coordinates: 42°52′54.61″S 147°23′51.96″E / 42.8818361°S 147.3977667°E | |
Location | Howrah, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Offshore water bodies | River Derwent |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 1.2 km (1 mi)[1] |
Patrolled by | Surf Life Saving Tasmania |
Hazard rating | 2/10 (Least hazardous)[1] |
Access | Clarence Foreshore Trail, Silwood Avenue, Salacia Avenue, Howrah Road |
Howrah Beach is a 1.2 km (1 mi)[1] stretch of recreational beach situated along the River Derwent in Howrah, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The south-facing beach neighbours Bellerive Beach to the west and is bookended by Howrah Point to the east. The beach has views of the Derwent estuary, the neighbouring suburb of Tranmere, Sandy Bay on the western shore, and southern views of South Arm, Tinderbox and the northern tip of Bruny Island.[2] Howrah Beach is backed by a narrow tree-lined reserve and private properties, the Clarence Foreshore Trail, Clarence High School adjoining Wentworth Park, Howrah Community Centre, Howrah Men's Shed and the Sunshine Tennis Club.