The Sorell region in Tasmania offers several stunning swimming spots for visitors to enjoy. In Port Sorell, the beaches have a relatively low hazard rating, with usually low to calm waves and shallow bars and sand flats. The best swimming is at mid to high tide, but care must be taken of the rocks on Hawley and Taroona, especially when walking or wading out over the sand flats and reefs at low tide. Freers Beach in Port Sorell is the site of the annual Port Sorell to Penguin Island swim, which is part of the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series. The event features a 2km swim distance and takes place in March. Port Sorell is a small coastal town with orange lichen-covered rocks, foreshore reserves for camping and picnics, and beautiful white, sandy beaches.
Nearby, you can also visit the Rubicon Estuary, where you can enjoy activities such as diving, boating, fishing, water skiing, and sea kayaking. The town's boat ramp is the busiest on the north-west coast, and the beach is both picturesque and ideal for swimming. For those looking to explore beyond Port Sorell, the Narawntapu National Park is a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is home to a variety of animals, including wombats, possums, bettongs, pademelons, kangaroos, wallabies, quolls, and Tasmanian devils.