Lime Bay State Reserve, Port Arthur: Address, Lime Bay State Reserve Reviews: 4.5/5
Lime Bay State Reserve
Lime Bay State Reserve
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Restaurants
7 within 3 miles

On the Bay Restaurant
410
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Seafood • Australian

The Fox & Hounds Inn Restaurant
417
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Bar • British

Eucalypt Cafe
99
0.6 mi$ • Quick Bites • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly

1830 Restaurant and Bar
131
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Grill • Australian

Port Cafe - Port Arthur Historic Site
292
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • International

Port Arthur Motor Inn Restaurant
166
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Australian • Gluten Free Options

Port Arthur Lavender
423
1.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • Australian
Attractions
51 within 6 miles

Three Capes Track
224
0.8 miHiking Trails

Port Arthur Historic Site
4,816
1 miHistoric Sites • Historic Walking Areas

Stewarts Bay
12
0.4 miBodies of Water • Beaches

The Hospital, Port Arthur
1
0.6 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Church
18
0.8 miHistoric Sites

Government Gardens
10
0.8 miGardens

Government Cottage
5
0.8 miHistoric Sites

The Penitentiary
16
1.1 miArchitectural Buildings

Remarkable Cave
572
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Separate Prison
19
1.2 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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4.5
26 reviews
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Dianne H
333 contributions
Feb 2020
Lovely drive out even though some is a dirt road.Little corrugated in spots but not to bad for any vehicle.The views when you arrive are beautiful out over the bay & along white sandy coves.Crystal clear water.It is a N.P.& there is a fee for Camping.Public toilets here.Well worth the drive.
Written February 9, 2020
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,007 contributions
Jul 2021
This is a short drive from the Coal Mine site on a well maintained dirt road. We walked from the camping area to Lagoon Beach and loved it. The water is crystal clear.
Written August 1, 2021
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AndrewandCathy
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Lovely area with a large open camping ground. Good basic facilities, Lovely beach. great canoeing area, close to coal mine convict ruin.
Written March 9, 2017
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,215 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Stayed here two nights midweek - had the correct amount, $26 for camping. A variety of campsites available with 4 toilets. Very close to the beach which we walked the length of the first day, quite a bit to see. We ventured further afield the following day to Lagoon Beach and Green Head.
Written December 11, 2021
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K710
Wangaratta, Australia220 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We just did the walk along the dry lagoon (less then 2 hrs return), ending at lagoon beach. This is an absolute pristine beach which was quite sheltered and therefore rather warm water. We enjoyed a great swim, saw a manta ray and some smaller fish.
Written February 23, 2018
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Daksh M
1 contribution
Oct 2017 • Family
Excellent place for camping with family, friends and kids.
Beautiful spot with picturesque view.
A great place for swim, short walking and water based fun activities.
Beautiful spot with picturesque view.
A great place for swim, short walking and water based fun activities.
Written October 16, 2017
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Lyn S
Nerang, Australia595 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
There were a lot of people camping there and would have stayed had we had more time. We had lunch then a walk on the pretty beach. The rocks were a small version of the likes found on Maria Is. Very picturesque. Worth the drive down. Visit the Historic Coal Mines on the way.
Written March 3, 2017
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Nigel K
3 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
The Lime Bay state reserve is Tasmania at its natural best. The bush and beaches are untouched, apart from convict coal mines scattered among the trees. Camping facilities are available, however, the access road is so good that a quick trip is very easy to do. Simply follow the road from the old convict coal mine and you will reach the beaches in 10 minutes. Take care when you're there, respect the natural beauty and imagine you are standing there 200 years ago!
Written October 5, 2016
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Camille L
Belgium56 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Campsite available (tent: 13 dollars up to 2 people) close to the beach with toilets and water. Close to the coal mines historic sites. You will see heaps of wallabies and pademelons !
Written October 30, 2015
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Madshus
Canberra, Australia1,275 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
The campground is in the bay which is very pretty. Unfortunately for $13 - and you need to have this precise amount in order to put it in the envelope - you don’t get much amenity like proper flat campsites, toilets or fresh water.
Written February 12, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lime Bay State Reserve
- Hotels near Lime Bay State Reserve:
- (0.18 mi) NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
- (0.16 mi) SeaCalm
- (0.52 mi) Stewarts Bay Lodge
- (1.27 mi) Port Arthur Villas
- (5.96 mi) Storm Bay Bed and Breakfast (Guesthouse)
- Restaurants near Lime Bay State Reserve:
- (0.45 mi) On the Bay Restaurant
- (0.98 mi) 1830 Restaurant and Bar
- (0.56 mi) The Fox & Hounds Inn Restaurant
- (0.92 mi) Port Cafe - Port Arthur Historic Site
- (1.77 mi) Port Arthur Lavender