Boat Harbour Region

Boat Harbour Beach is nestled between a dramatic hinterland and azure waters just 15 minutes from Wynyard airport 45 minutes from the ferry terminal and 55 minutes from the airport in Devonport each providing easy daily connections to Melbourne and beyond.

Settled in the 1830s, Boat Harbour was used as a port for shipping potatoes along the north-west coast of Tasmania. Today, the area offers a much more idyllic lifestyle with fabulous holiday accommodation, waterfront cafe and restaurant.

The crystal clear water is postcard blue, perfect for swimming and diving. Enjoy a stroll along the beach well known for its pristine sands to the waterfront cafe, or if you feel like something more active, you can participate in the array of activities all within close proximity. Try the spectacular driving routes, visit vineyards, play golf at any of the 4 nearby golf clubs, fish, surf, dive, abseil, canoe or bush walk in Tasmania’s famous National Parks. Why not visit some of Australia’s prettiest villages, shop for art, crafts, antiques, or eat in stunning restaurants showcasing Tasmania’s world renowned natural products?

The coastal town of Wynyard is just 10 minutes drive from Boat Harbour Beach. Wynyard has a range of services and facilities such as: shops, banks, a community health centre, library, yacht club, churches, aero club, bowls club, and post office. Wynyard is also host to the annual Tulip Festival which attracts national interest each year.

Boat Harbour Beach provides a supremely beautiful base to kick back, unwind and leave the stresses of the city behind you.

Getting to Azzure Beach Houses, Boat Harbour Beach

Traveling by air

QantasLink flies daily from Melbourne into Devonport Airport. Flying time is 1hr 15mins. Upon arrival in Devonport, Boat Harbour Beach is 55 minutes by car. Regional Express (REX) flies daily from Melbourne to Burnie/Wynyard airport. Flying time is 1hr 10mins. Upon arrival, Boat Harbour Beach is just 15 minutes away by car.

Traveling by sea

Why not pack up the car and sail to Tasmania? Spirit of Tasmania sails nightly across Bass Strait between Melbourne and Devonport. The ships depart from each port at 8pm arriving at 7am the next morning. Additional day sailings run during peak periods. Travellers can choose from a range of accommodation options aboard Spirit of Tasmania, from cabins to cruise seats. There are also a variety of dining options, bars and entertainment on board. Upon docking in Devonport, Boat Harbour Beach is 45 minutes west by car.

By car

Boat Harbour Beach is easily accessed by car via the Bass Highway. The township is located just 183km (2 hours) from Launceston, 30 km (30 minutes) from Burnie and 340 km (4 hours) from Hobart.

Property Address

Azzure Beach Houses, 263 Port Rd, Boat Harbour Beach, Tasmania, 7321

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About Tasmania

Tasmania is Australia’s southern-most, island state. Offering a variety of experiences to suit most lifestyles, this stunning destination was recently voted as Number 1 Island in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, with the best natural attractions, experiences, restaurants, food, people and values - (2006 World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure magazine, North America).

Fast facts about Tasmania:

• Population is 487,185
• Main centres are Hobart (the capital city with 203,600 people) Launceston (98,500) Burnie (18,000) and Devonport (25,000)
• Tasmania has one of the world’s 10 best beaches - Wineglass Bay (Outside Magazine - US)
• Is home to the world’s best little town – Strahan (Chicago Tribune)
• Is rated equal third, in the world, for wise land stewardship by National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative.
• More than 40% of the State is protected wilderness, marine reserve, nature reserve or forest, with most of such environmental significance that it has been granted World Heritage status.
• Tasmania has more than 2000 km of walking tracks and 18 national parks.
• The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area covers 1.38 million hectares.
• Hobart has the nation’s second-lowest rainfall (626 mm or 24 inches) of all Australian capital cities.
• The average summer temperature is a comfortable 21°C (70°F). Winter’s average is 12°C (52° F).

(Source: http://www.discovertasmania.com.au 2006)

Related external web links:

www.discovernorthwesttasmania.com.au

www.discovertasmania.com.au

www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2006/results.cfm?cat=islandsaunzsp