Sisters Beach, Tasmania
Though just up the road (and the coast) from Boat Harbour Beach, Sisters Beach has a totally different look and feel. A quiet seaside village which extends some way along the waterfront, Sisters Beach is actually located within the Rocky Cape National Park and is situated on the old horse trail known as the Postman's Track that once formed the only connection between Emu Bay (now Burnie) and the Van Diemen's Land outpost of Stanley.
At one end of the village - where you'll end up if you continue to follow the road in, is a parking area with picnic facilities, electric barbecues, toilets and drinking water provided by the local council. A short path leads down to the beach where Sister Creek enters Bass Strait. At the other end of Sisters Beach is a boat ramp near where you can do quiet bit of fishing or catch a squid off the jetty. It is also possible to scuba dive around Rocky Cape, however conditions can be treacherous and diving is recommended only for experienced divereing at the eastern end of Rocky Cape National Park, there is an entrance into the park itself towards the boat ramp.

The Park encompasses a rugged coastline with samll sheltered beaches, as well as heath and woodland covered hills with a wealth of orchids, christmas bells and grass trees. The area was once a favourite Aboriginal hunting ground, and evidence of their inhabitance may be seen in various shelter caves. The caves are recognised as important archaeological sites, with midden deposits of bone, shells, stone and charcoal. Sisters Beach is wisely being quite small and the building of new homes is currently restricted, due to the surrounding national park. All in all, a pretty location.

Rocky Cape National Park offers a fascinating variety of walks, ranging from less than 20 minutes to a full day. These take in Aboriginal rock shelters and caves, scenic hills full of wildflowers and birds, and tranquil beaches, bays and rocky headlands. From Sisters Beach there is a one hour walking ciruit to Wet Cave, Lee Archer Cave, returning via Banksia Grove, a stand of giant Banksia serrata. Sisters Beach is the only place in Tasmania where they occur.

Although small, Rocky Cape National Park offers visitors a varied experience on Tasmania 's coast. Here you can learn about Aboriginal life on the north-west coast. Swimming, fishing, boating and walking are popular activities. There are pleasant day and half-day walks over the hills from either Sisters Beach or from the lighthouse at the western end of the Park. Rocky Cape's unpolluted waters regularly attract dolphins and seals. At low tide on a calm day, the rocky foreshore reveals numerous rock pools inhabited by a variety of colourful fish and plants.
Within the park there is a picnic area with tables and a gas barbecue at Mary Ann Cove. Toilet facilities are available at Burgess Cove and Mary Ann Cove in Rocky Cape National Park. Drinking water is not available in the park.

Rocky Cape

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