Dodges Ferry is a growing coastal town on Frederick Henry Bay. Its everyday services and nearby beaches make it a practical base for the Southern Beaches district rather than a single attraction.

Choose a public beach

Park Beach and Okines Beach have different exposure and access. Conditions, rips and swell change, and most beaches are unpatrolled.

Sea spray at Okines Beach
Weather and swell can change the character of local beaches quickly.Stacey Cullenward, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Respect a residential coast

Narrow streets, dunes and private property sit close together. Use signed parking, keep beach access clear and follow dog and fire restrictions.

Evening light over Dodges Ferry coast
Residential streets meet the shoreline around several small bays.Stacey Cullenward, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Build a coastal day

Combine a beach walk with Sorell for supplies or continue carefully towards the Tasman Peninsula. Leave time for slower local roads and wildlife near dusk.