Tasmania location profile
Nubeena TAS 7184
Nubeena is a small coastal township on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, fronting the sheltered waters of Parsons Bay. It offers relaxed village living with essential services, close to beaches, bushwalks and the Port Arthur historic area.
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Why families consider Nubeena
Tight-knit and laid-back coastal community with a mix of long-term locals, retirees, and sea-change families, plus a seasonal influx of visitors. Lifestyle is centered on boating, fishing, beach-going, and bushwalking, with a strong community and volunteer culture.
Amenities & services
- Nubeena IGA supermarket
- Tasman Multi-Purpose Service (community health and urgent care)
- Pharmacy
- Australia Post Nubeena LPO
- Fuel station
- Bakery and cafes
- Tasman District School
- Tasman Community Library (at Tasman District School, Nubeena)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Tassielink Coaches Hobart–Tasman Peninsula service (stops in Nubeena)
- Arthur Highway (A9)
- Nubeena Road
- White Beach Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Boating and fishing on Parsons Bay
- Walking tracks in Tasman National Park (e.g., Cape Raoul, Cape Hauy)
- Nubeena Recreation Ground (oval and courts)
- Beaches at White Beach and Roaring Beach
- Tasman Golf Club (Port Arthur)
- Community events and markets at local halls
- Tasman National Park
- Parsons Bay Foreshore Reserve
- Nubeena Recreation Ground
- White Beach
- Roaring Beach Conservation Area
- Fortescue Bay (nearby)
Education context
Limited local childcare; a community early learning service operates in Nubeena, with additional long day care options available in Sorell and Hobart.
- University of Tasmania (Sandy Bay campus, Hobart)
- UTAS Hobart CBD campuses (The Hedberg, Medical Science Precinct)