Fishing from shore – Friendly Beaches (north)
Highlights
- Discover the pristine sands of Friendly Beaches North, where you can enjoy a secluded fishing experience.
- Cast your line in excellent surf fishing conditions, surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
- Navigate the gravel road from Coles Bay, ensuring a reliable vehicle for easy access to this hidden gem.
- Stroll just five minutes from the carpark to reach the beach and immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
Friendly Beaches North is a spectacular secluded beach that you can often have to yourself with excellent surf fishing. It is also a popular surfing beach.
The dirt road that leads to Friendly Beaches can be found 26 kilometres north of the town of Cole’s Bay.
You’ll have to drive a few minutes on a dirt road to get to the carpark so make sure you have a reliable car. From the carpark, it’s just five more minutes walking to the beach.
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- TAS – East Coast Tasmania
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