Water play and swimming for kids in Strahan & Tasmania's West Coast

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7 places to cool off across the region: water parks, pools, beaches, lakes and swimming spots, nearest first from Strahan. Choose your suburb at the top to sort from where you are staying.

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Over the border

Hobart & Southern Tasmania →Devonport & North West Tasmania →
Nearest first, from Strahan

Beaches and islands

Beach illustration
Beach
West Strahan Beach
Strahan
under 5 min
Ocean Beach
Beach
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach Conservation Area
Wild Southern Ocean beach 6 km from Strahan by unsealed road; known for big waves and West Coast sunsets.
about 5 min
Photo: BotheredByBees, CC BY 2.0
Macquarie Heads
Beach
Macquarie Heads
Beach walking and fishing at the harbour mouth, 15 km (about 30 min) from Strahan by gravel road; toilets, campground; bring your own water.
about 15 min
Photo: Michael Coghlan, CC BY-SA 2.0

Waterfalls, lakes and swimming

Over 30 minutes
from Strahan
Lake Burbury
Lake
Lake Burbury
Mountain-ringed lake 20 min east of Queenstown on the Lyell Highway; kayaking, trout fishing, campground with boat ramp.
about 35 min
Photo: Lukemcoop, CC0
Montezuma Falls
Waterfall
Montezuma Falls
Parks Tasmania has closed the viewing platform; the track and suspension bridge are open. Do not drink from or swim in the creeks.
about 45 min
Photo: avidd, CC BY 2.0
Lake Rosebery
Lake
Lake Rosebery
Lake at Tullah with a shoreline walking track, kayaks for hire and a chance of platypus.
about 60 min
Photo: Pfainuk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake illustration
Lake
Lake Mackintosh
Lake near Tullah ringed by myrtle, sassafras and eucalypt forest, with shore spots for picnics and barbecues.
about 1 hr

Also in this region, more than 4 hours from Strahan

Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park (only by Gordon River cruise from Strahan Wharf (day cruise 9am, back about 3pm)): Heritage Landing
Macquarie Harbour Historic Site (only by Gordon River cruise from Strahan Wharf (day cruise 9am, back about 3pm)): Sarah Island
Drive times are estimated from the distance, so treat them as a guide. Tap a card for the full page.
Region boundary: ABS Tourism Regions 2021 (Tourism Research Australia), CC BY 4.0. Outings from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and venues' own listings; nature spots from OpenStreetMap and park services.