Population 596 (2006 census) LGA(s) Latrobe Council Postal code 7307 Federal division Division of Braddon | Postcode(s) 7307 State electorate(s) Braddon Local time Saturday 8:14 PM | |
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Location 256 km (159 mi) N of Hobart
22 km (14 mi) E of Devonport
4 km (2 mi) N of Port Sorell Weather 17°C, Wind NE at 21 km/h, 78% Humidity | ||
Hawley Beach is a seaside resort town 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the nearest main town (Devonport). At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 596. Nearby is the small town of Port Sorell and locality of Shearwater.
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Map of Hawley Beach TAS 7307, Australia
Hawley Beach is known for its minute red sand crabs, hooded plovers and reasonable fishing. It borders the Rubicon Estuary, which has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area because of its importance for waders, especially pied oystercatchers.
History
Hawley Beach Post Office opened on 2 November 1965 and closed in 1992.
References
Hawley Beach Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA