Howrah Beach

Howrah Beach is a 1.2 km (1 mi) 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. 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.

Howrah Beach
Beach
Howrah Beach
Coordinates: 42°52′54.61″S 147°23′51.96″E
LocationHowrah, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Offshore water bodiesRiver Derwent
Dimensions
  Length1.2 km (1 mi)
Patrolled bySurf Life Saving Tasmania
Hazard rating2/10 (Least hazardous)
AccessClarence Foreshore Trail, Silwood Avenue, Salacia Avenue, Howrah Road
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