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Howrah Beach

Suburban beach in Howrah, Tasmania

Summary

Suburban beach in Howrah, Tasmania

Field	Value
name	Howrah Beach
map	Australia Hobart
location	Howrah, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
coordinates
water_bodies	River Derwent
length	1.2 km
type	Beach
free_label_1	Patrolled by
free_data_1	Surf Life Saving Tasmania
free_label_2	Hazard rating
free_data_2	2/10 (Least hazardous)
free_label_3	Access
free_data_3	Clarence Foreshore Trail, Silwood Avenue, Salacia Avenue, Howrah Road
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Howrah Beach is a 1.2 km 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.

Environment

Howrah Beach consists of two distinct zones, Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach, which consists of the south-eastern section. In 1912, a humpback whale calf measuring 14 ft beached itself along the Howrah shoreline and was subsequently dissected by local fishermen. Two self-cleaning stormwater traps were installed at the beach in 1997.

Little Howrah Beach

Little Howrah Beach, is a 200 m low-energy, low-gradient beach located at the eastern end of the main beach, facing west towards Hobart, which is situated 5 mi across the Derwent. In 1956, the then-privately owned section of beach came under council scrutiny for the excess removal of beach sand. The southernmost point of the beach is shielded from strong winds by Howrah Point, creating a tranquil and sheltered environment. Following the rear of the beach, Tranmere Road is bordered on either side by a small seawall and a grassy reserve. A boat dock, some low rocks, and private properties are located in the northernmost part of the road.

Access

Howrah Beach is accessible from the Hobart City Centre via the Tasman Bridge. It is a two hour walk from the CBD, or a single 20 minute metro bus ride. There is dedicated parking at the beach directly off Howrah Road. The beach can be accessed on foot via the Clarence Foreshore Trail.

References

"Howrah Beach, Howrah, Hobart, Tasmania".
"Howrah Beach".
(12 September 1912). "WHALE STRANDED AT BELLERIVE.". [[Daily Post (Hobart).
(1994). "Annual report". Supervising Scientist.
(22 April 1954). "SAND REMOVAL FROM BEACH". [[The Mercury (Hobart).

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