Timeline
05:04
Walk along Long Beach before the sun breaks the horizon. The east-facing shore offers a quiet start with views across the water to the eastern shore.
05:49
Watch the sunrise. At 05:49 on 15 January the sun rises toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the beach and the distant Blinking Billy Point.
06:49
Head to the nearby Lower Sandy Bay shops for breakfast or coffee now that the morning light is fully up and the early crowds have thinned.
Local tip
The beach is open all day, but the shops in Lower Sandy Bay will not be open until later in the morning. Check their specific opening hours before you go.
Check before you go
- Verify opening times for cafes in Lower Sandy Bay as they open late morning.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hobart (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).