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This classic seaside summer playground has an abundance of natural attractions. 

The laidback town of 2000 people fronts the Rubicon Estuary, an important habitat for pied oystercatchers and other waders. Across this waterway is Narawntapu National Park, home to more birds as well as wallabies, Tasmanian devils and Forester kangaroos. 

Ride horses with Cradle Country Adventures on Bakers Beach in the national park. 

Anglers cast out from Port Sorell’s sea-fishing pontoon, while beach lovers are spoilt for choice at Shearwater, Hawley or Freers beaches. And walkers can head out to Penguin and Rabbit islands at low tide, said to have been hideaways for 19th-century bushrangers. 

Wooden stairs at the foreground of the image, leading to the sand of Hawley Beach, with rocks amongst the sand and the ocean in the background.
Hawley Beach, Port Sorell
Jess Bonde
Stunning birds eye view image of Freers and Hawley Beach on a clear, sunny day.
Freers & Hawley beaches
Jess Bonde
A vibrant, close up image of a platter with a variety of fresh food and red wine.
Ghost Rock Wines
Kelly Slater
Two females enjoying food and wine by the vineyard at Ghost Rock Wines.
Ghost Rock Wines
Kelly Slater
Image of a platter of a variety of fresh food accompanied with a bowl of bread and a glass each of red and white wine.
Ghost Rock Wines
Kelly Slater
A close up image of grapes on a vineyard at Ghost Rock Wines.
Ghost Rock Wines
Kelly Slater
Image of tranquil boardwalk on the Bird Hide Walk, surrounded by trees.
Bird Hide Walk, Narawntapu National Park
S. Group
Two kangaroos in the centre of image, with the lodge in the background at Springlawn.
Kangaroos on Springlawn, Narawntapu National Park
S. Group
Kangaroos outside near a lodge on Springlawn, located in Narawntapu National Park.
Wallabies on Springlawn, Narawntapu National Park
S. Group
Image of a tranquil boardwalk that leads to the Lagoon Bird Hide, surrounded by trees.
Bird Hide Walk, Narawntapu National Park
Jess Bonde
Sun-drenched, sandy brown rocks with orange moss highlights are scattered across a yellow sand beach.
Port Sorell
Tourism Tasmania & Darren Dickson
Where

Port Sorell is an 18min drive (20km) east of Devonport and a 65min drive (80km) north-west of Launceston.

 

Insider tip
  • On the town’s outskirts, among a tapestry of fields, is Ghost Rock Wines. Stop for tastings or book for lunch overlooking the vines with views to Bass Strait in the distance.

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