Gravelly Beach: Tamar River, Park and Dining

Gravelly Beach is in Tasmania, Australia. Its foreshore is one of the important shared open spaces and recreational areas on the Tamar River, north of Launceston. A stay here can bring together different interests: time in the park, activities by the water and a break at the café. Families may be especially interested in the specific play and sports facilities; dog owners and wine enthusiasts will also find things to enjoy.

Park facilities for different interests

Rose Bay Park is located at 243 Gravelly Beach Road. Its facilities range from activities and play to places to stop for a meal. Two electric barbecues are located under a small shelter, along with three picnic tables and a bench. If you’re planning a break outdoors, you’ll find several different places to sit and eat here. Public toilets and parking are also available in the park.

For children, there are six swings, a merry-go-round and a fenced area for young children. The skatepark and basketball court provide further opportunities to be active. You can choose between these options based on your companions’ interests: play equipment, skating and basketball are different activities, rather than one set recreational programme. Rubbish bins with dog-waste bag dispensers add to the facilities. The park also has a boat ramp and pontoon.

The Gravelly Beach Pontoon was upgraded in 2022 as part of the master plan. Along the foreshore, this is a concrete step in its development, in addition to its importance as a shared recreational area. If you choose Gravelly Beach for its connection to the water and foreshore, you can consider this milestone alongside the facilities at Rose Bay Park.

More things to do in town

Anzac Park in Gravelly Beach is designated for off-leash dog walking. The Gravelly Beach Swimming Pool is open to the public, but with some restrictions. These two facilities are quite different: one is a place for dogs, while the other is a public swimming pool with limited access. Families and travellers with dogs can consider which of these options is relevant to them when choosing activities.

Paperbark is a small, independent café in Gravelly Beach, in the West Tamar. It serves breakfast, lunch and coffee in a relaxed setting by the water, with river views. Alongside the park facilities, it offers another way to spend your time: enjoy a meal or coffee at the café instead of taking a break at the picnic tables. Stoney Rise Cellar Door focuses on wine, offering wines grown and made on site.

More destinations

Pipers Brook, White Beach, Hagley, Lewisham, Lake St Clair, St Helens, Spreyton and Queenstown.

For the broader travel overview: Tasmania.