South Arm Peninsula Trail and Convict Trail

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This easy walk offers lovely views across the Derwent. Interpretive signs along the track form part of a Convict Heritage Trail which tell the stories of some of the early settlers in the area. Walk or cycle from South Arm to Opossum Bay on the South Arm Peninsula Trail.

The track is gravel and follows alongside South Arm Road between the South Arm store and the Opossum Bay store. The track offers views across the Derwent and there are opportunities to enjoy South Arm Beach and Opossum Bay Beach at either end.

Interpretive signs along the track form part of a Convict Heritage Trail which tell the stories of some of the early settlers in the area.

Warning: Take care at the road crossing on South Arm Road near Bezzants Road.

Walking difficulty: Easy
Length: 4.5 approximately
Time: 1.5 hours one way
Parking: There is a carpark opposite South Arm war memorial
Dogs: On lead
Activities: Cycling, Walking
Other features: Public toilet located on Jetty Road near the beach

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Category
Destination Southern Tasmania
  • TAS – CLCC (Clarence City Council)
  • Public Toilet
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
  • Cycling
  • Walks
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
09/07/2026

Sandford

Destination Southern Tasmania
South Arm Road
(between the South Arm store and the Opossum Bay store)
Sandford, Tasmania

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am