Lords Beach, Tasmania
History
Lords Beach is named after James Lord, a convict landowner, who also lent his name to Lord Street. In the past, Lords Beach was part of a continuous stretch of beach that included Red Chapel Beach, Nutgrove Beach, and Long Beach. Development and natural erosion have caused these beaches to become separated.
Several covered jetties are located along the beach, used to store boats moored in waters reaching depths of up to 50 metres (160 ft).
In 2023, a developer proposed constructing floating tourist accommodation on the River Derwent, potentially affecting the area surrounding Lords Beach.
Marine life
Occasionally, Lords Beach experiences bioluminescence, a phenomenon caused by microscopic plankton, which can illuminate the waters in the evening.
Environment
Lords Beach has been altered by the construction of seawalls, which were built to mitigate erosion and protect the area from strong currents and waves from the River Derwent. Human activity, such as foot traffic and road construction along Sandy Bay Road, has also contributed to the changing landscape.
The beach is now a 700-metre (2,300 ft) stretch of sand bordered by the Wrest Point seawall and a seawall along Sandy Bay Road. The beach features waves typically ranging between 1–1.5 metres (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 11 in) in height, creating a steep beach profile.
Access
Lords Beach is accessible via a 45-minute walk from the Hobart City Centre, or by using the Metro Tasmania bus service along Sandy Bay Road.
Real estate
In 2024, the Waimea Jetty at Lords Beach was listed for sale for the first time, offering an opportunity to acquire waterfront infrastructure.
Gallery
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Lords Beach in 1930, depicting its natural eroding foreshore -
Aerial of Lords Beach and the Riviera Hotel in the 1930s -
A covered pier at Lords Beach
References
- ^ "Lords Beach, Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania". beachsafe.org.au. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Lords Beach". Tasmanian Beaches. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Jetty in Hobart's Sandy Bay on the market for the first time". Commercial Real Estate. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Developer wants to build 'floating tourist accommodation' on Derwent River". Pulse Tasmania. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Howarth, Carla (3 May 2019). "Bioluminescence chasers capture elusive phenomenon". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Rare chance to buy your own Tasmanian jetty". Real Commercial. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
