Local favourite beach · Huon Valley, Tasmania

North Head

North Head is a beach in Huon Valley, Tasmania.

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North Head: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit North Head

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting North Head: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach North Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -54.48684, 158.94160. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit North Head?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near North Head?

    Nearby: Wireless Hill Mast (viewpoint, 1 km), Macquarie Island (sanctuary, 21 km), Anchor Rock (river spot, 1 km), Secluded Beach (beach, 1 km), Landing Beach (beach, 2 km), West Beach (beach, 3 km).