Kingborough district, Tasmania, Australia

Places to visit near Snug

Snug is a town in Kingborough district, Tasmania, Australia, home to about 1,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 beaches & coast, 28 parks and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Margate Christian Church (6 km), Lightwood Park (14 km) and Kingston Beach (14 km).

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Snug, Tasmania
Snug, Kingborough district, Tasmania, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Snug at a glance

Location
Kingborough district, Tasmania, Australia
Population
about 1,203
Coordinates
43.0667° S, 147.2547° E
Places within 50 km
254 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Snug

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Snug

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Mount Louis (8 km); the best-known is Mount Nelson (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Snug

65 beaches & coast within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Peggys Beach (2 km); the best-known is Kingston Beach (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Snug

28 parks within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Mayfield Park (11 km); the best-known is Lightwood Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Snug

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Inverawe Native Gardens (7 km); the best-known is Port Cygnet Conservation Area (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Snug

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Snug Falls (1 km); the best-known is Wellington Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Snug

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Snug. The closest is Disappearing Tarn (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Snug

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Snug
  2. 6 km Margate Christian Church · church, Kingborough
  3. 8 km Lightwood Park · park, Kingborough
  4. 6 km Shot Tower · heritage site, Kingborough
  5. 3 km Kingston Beach · beach, Tasmania
  6. 14 km Iron Pot · river spot, City of Clarence
  7. 17 km Back to Snug

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Snug by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7886Mount Louis (8 km)
    Beaches & coast6165Peggys Beach (2 km)
    Parks2828Mayfield Park (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1524Inverawe Native Gardens (7 km)
    Waterfalls1819Snug Falls (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1213Disappearing Tarn (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1212Snake Island (15 km)
    Museums88Channel Museum (5 km)
    Churches77Margate Christian Church (6 km)
    Caves66The Retreat Cave (3 km)
    Other attractions56Kingborough Sports Centre (14 km)
    Forts & heritage44Shot Tower (17 km)
    Treks01South Coast Track (97 km)

    Snug: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Snug?

    Margate Christian Church (church, about 6 km), Lightwood Park (park, about 14 km), Kingston Beach (beach, about 14 km), Iron Pot (river spot, about 17 km), Shot Tower (heritage site, about 17 km), Hinsby Beach (beach, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Snug?

    254 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 beaches & coast, 28 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Snug?

    Mount Louis, about 8 km by road; Underwoods Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Snug?

    Peggys Beach, about 2 km by road; Little Coningham Beach (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Snug?

    Mayfield Park, about 11 km by road; Sirius Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Snug?

    Start in Snug, visit Margate Christian Church, then Lightwood Park, then Shot Tower, then Kingston Beach, then Iron Pot, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Snug?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Snug

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Snug’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Snug on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.