Old Beach: Discover the Foreshore Trail and Nature
Accommodation in Old Beach
Foreshore and nature in Old Beach
A clear local reference point for a stay in Old Beach is the Foreshore Trail Network. The easy, 2.0 km trail runs along the Old Beach foreshore and beside salt marshes and active wildlife. Its length, difficulty level, and surroundings give you a concrete point of reference if you want to plan your stay around a walk by the water and the surrounding nature.
Lennox Park has an off-leash area for dogs. Check the current local rules before visiting. The off-leash area and the foreshore trail appeal to different interests: one offers space for dogs in the park, while the other is an easy trail along the foreshore.
Culture and trails in the wider Brighton Council destination
Within the wider Brighton Council destination, Pontville is a significant village from the colonial era and part of the Brighton municipality. Its colonial architecture includes sandstone churches, a convict-built bridge, hotels, grand homes, and workers' cottages. St Mark’s Church is a specific example: a Romanesque sandstone building designed by convict architect James Blackburn and completed in 1841. The church, bridge, and homes showcase different aspects of colonial architectural history.
Other trails in Brighton Council have their own distinct features. The Jordan River Trail is an easy walking trail along the Jordan River and includes a detour into the historic district of Pontville. The Bridgewater Foreshore Trail follows the banks of the Derwent River around Bridgewater and Green Point to the East Derwent Highway Bridge. Black swans, cormorants, pelicans, and white-faced herons can be seen in the flat wetlands along the shore. By comparison, the Foreshore Trail Network in Old Beach runs along the foreshore beside salt marshes and active wildlife.
Another cultural perspective is offered by the augmented reality experience at the site of the former Brighton Army Camp. It brings the site's stories to life, including Tasmania's first commercial flights, trade between Aboriginal groups, World War II training, the accommodation of Italian prisoners of war and Eastern European refugees, the temporary sheltering of Tasmanians after the 1967 bushfires, and refuge for Kosovars during the Balkan War. The themes range from aviation and exchange to war, displacement, and temporary shelter.
More interests in Brighton Council
Wildlife encounters and golf are also among the possible interests in the wider Brighton Council destination. At Zoodoo Zoo, visitors can get up close to a wide variety of exotic animals; check the current name and access arrangements before travelling. Tea Tree Golf Club was established in 1929 and offers a 9-hole course in a scenic, semi-rural setting. Visitor access may vary.
For wine enthusiasts, vineyards and wineries in and around Tea Tree in the Coal River Valley are particularly known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Local wine trails and vineyards are also an option in the Brighton area and beyond. Check visiting arrangements in advance, as wineries and visitor arrangements may change.
For the wider travel overview: Brighton Council.
