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Bellerive Beach
Bellerive Beach
Beach
	Bellerive Beach circa 1910
	Bellerive Beach Location of Bellerive Beach in Hobart
	Coordinates: 42°52′44.45″S 147°22′38.36″E / 42.8790139°S 147.3773222°E
Location	Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Offshore water bodies	River Derwent
Dimensions
• Length	1.2 km (1 mi)
Patrolled by	Surf Life Saving Tasmania
Hazard rating	2/10 (Least hazardous)
Access	Footpath, Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Esplanade, Luttrell Avenue

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Bellerive Beach is a suburban beach along the River Derwent in Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania. The south-facing beach is located near the historic Kangaroo Battery coastal defences to the west and Howrah Beach to the east. It offers views across the Derwent estuary to Howrah, Tranmere, and Sandy Bay. Bellerive Beach is accompanied by parkland featuring play equipment, barbecues, and bathroom facilities. The beach is also bordered by the Bellerive Oval, a tree-lined reserve, and private residences.

History

Before the arrival of Europeans, the land had been occupied by the Mouheneener people, part of the Nuennone or "South-East tribe," for possibly as long as 35,000 years.^[2] Abalone shell middens were discovered on Bellerive Beach in 1980, providing evidence of early Indigenous activity in the area.^[3]^[4]

The suburb of Bellerive was originally called Kangaroo Point and was settled in the 1820s. Its name was changed in the 1830s to "Bellerive," meaning "beautiful shore" in French.^[3] Historically, the beach has been a hub of local activity, used for exercise, beachcombing, horse racing, regattas, sailing, and swimming.

In 2015, the Clarence City Council developed a "master plan" for Bellerive Beach, which proposed amenities including a cafe, restaurant, and a bathers' pavilion.^[5] In 2020, concerns were raised by residents about the slow progress of the project and deviations from the original 2015 vision.^[6]

In 2021, several native trees near Bellerive Beach were deliberately poisoned, resulting in the removal of around 30 trees. Investigations were launched into the incident, which angered residents due to the environmental impact.^[7]

Clarence Foreshore Trail

A $600,000 shared cycle pathway connecting Bellerive Beach to the Derwent River ferry service at Bellerive was opened in 2021 as part of the Clarence Foreshore Trail.^[8] Partial closures of the trail occurred during a stormwater upgrade in 2022, with temporary access routes provided during the construction.^[9]

Marine life

Bellerive Beach is home to a variety of marine life. A colony of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) nests behind the dunes, and they can often be seen coming ashore after dark.^[10] The Clarence City Council enforces dog restrictions to protect the penguins.^[11] In 2021, the reduction of off-leash dog areas around Bellerive Beach and other Tasmanian beaches sparked public concern, with residents advocating for more dedicated spaces.^[12]

Occasionally, bioluminescence caused by microscopic plankton can be observed in the waters around Bellerive Beach in the evening.^[13] Other marine life observed includes the southern blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa), Australian swellshark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps), and species of dolphins such as bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) and Burrunan dolphins (Tursiops aduncus australis).^[14]^[15]

Environment

Bellerive Beach and the surrounding reserve are home to various species of wildlife. Native mammals include the southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) and the water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster). A variety of birds are also present, such as the musk lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna), swift parrot (Lathamus discolor), and the Tasmanian masked owl (Tyto novaehollandiae castanops). The area also provides suitable habitat for the eastern barred bandicoot (Perameles gunnii), which is classified as vulnerable.^[4]

The area behind the dunes is also home to several frog species, and the broader environment includes potential habitat for various hollow-nesting birds. Environmental changes to the beach landscape occur periodically due to weather patterns and natural forces.^[16]

Access

Bellerive Beach is accessible from the Hobart City Centre via the Tasman Bridge. It is a 1.5-hour walk from the CBD or a short ride on the Metro Tasmania bus service. Parking is available off Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Esplanade, and Luttrell Avenue.

Gallery

Bellerive Beach in 1930, depicting its natural eroding foreshore

Bellerive Beach in 1930, depicting its natural eroding foreshore
Aerial of Bellerive Beach and nearby homes in the 1930s

Aerial of Bellerive Beach and nearby homes in the 1930s
Bellerive Beach and Derwent estuary in 2012

Bellerive Beach and Derwent estuary in 2012

References

^ ^a ^b "Bellerive Beach, Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania". beachsafe.org.au. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
^ "History of Tasmania". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
^ ^a ^b Jones, Callum J. (14 July 2020). "Tas That Was – Bellerive". Tasmanian Times. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Bellerive-Howrah Coastal Reserve Activity Plan 2015-2019" (PDF). City of Clarence. July 2015. p. 9. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Howard, Jessica (15 May 2020). "Call for Bellerive Beach master plan to include for cafe or restaurant, a bathers' pavilion and other amenities". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Howard, Jessica (25 June 2020). "Work on Bellerive Beach Park master plan too slow and continued revisions not in line with 2015 vision, says community advocate". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Bovill, Monte (6 September 2021). "Tasmanian native trees deliberately poisoned at Bellerive Beach, sparking anger". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
^ Lamont, Damita (19 August 2021). "New cycle pathway makes direct route from Howrah to Derwent River ferry". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ "Bellerive Beach and Foreshore Trail Partial Closures During Stormwater Upgrade". Clarence City Council. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
^ "Co-existing with Little Penguins in the Derwent Estuary" (PDF). Derwent Estuary Program. 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Holderness-Roddam, Bob (October 2011). "The effects of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) as a disturbance agent on the natural environment" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Bovill, Monte (27 March 2021). "Tasmanian beaches' off-lead dog areas disappearing, to dog owners' dismay". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
^ Howarth, Carla (3 May 2019). "Bioluminescence chasers capture elusive phenomenon". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Burgess, Georgie (21 March 2019). "Blue-ringed octopus sightings in Tasmania 'uncommon but not unexpected'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Lohberger, Loretta (18 June 2017). "Dolphins put on delightful display in River Derwent". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
^ Oong, Susan (7 August 2020). "Local photographer Maryanne Jackson has snapped these dramatic pics of Bellerive Beach". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[BeachSafe-1] "Bellerive Beach, Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania". beachsafe.org.au. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

[2] "History of Tasmania". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

[TasThatWas-3] Jones, Callum J. (14 July 2020). "Tas That Was – Bellerive". Tasmanian Times. Retrieved 5 July 2022.

[CityofClarance-4] "Bellerive-Howrah Coastal Reserve Activity Plan 2015-2019" (PDF). City of Clarence. July 2015. p. 9. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[5] Howard, Jessica (15 May 2020). "Call for Bellerive Beach master plan to include for cafe or restaurant, a bathers' pavilion and other amenities". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[6] Howard, Jessica (25 June 2020). "Work on Bellerive Beach Park master plan too slow and continued revisions not in line with 2015 vision, says community advocate". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[7] Bovill, Monte (6 September 2021). "Tasmanian native trees deliberately poisoned at Bellerive Beach, sparking anger". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 October 2024.

[8] Lamont, Damita (19 August 2021). "New cycle pathway makes direct route from Howrah to Derwent River ferry". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[9] "Bellerive Beach and Foreshore Trail Partial Closures During Stormwater Upgrade". Clarence City Council. Retrieved 30 October 2024.

[LittlePenguin-10] "Co-existing with Little Penguins in the Derwent Estuary" (PDF). Derwent Estuary Program. 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[11] Holderness-Roddam, Bob (October 2011). "The effects of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) as a disturbance agent on the natural environment" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[12] Bovill, Monte (27 March 2021). "Tasmanian beaches' off-lead dog areas disappearing, to dog owners' dismay". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 October 2024.

[13] Howarth, Carla (3 May 2019). "Bioluminescence chasers capture elusive phenomenon". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[14] Burgess, Georgie (21 March 2019). "Blue-ringed octopus sightings in Tasmania 'uncommon but not unexpected'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[15] Lohberger, Loretta (18 June 2017). "Dolphins put on delightful display in River Derwent". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

[16] Oong, Susan (7 August 2020). "Local photographer Maryanne Jackson has snapped these dramatic pics of Bellerive Beach". The Mercury. Retrieved 4 July 2022.

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-'''Bellerive Beach''' is a popular beach destination along the [[River Derwent (Tasmania)|River Derwent]] in [[Bellerive, Tasmania|Bellerive]], [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]]. The south facing beach neighbours the historic [[Hobart_coastal_defences#Kangaroo_Battery|Kangaroo Battery coastal defences]] to the west and [[Howrah Beach]] to the east. The beach has views of the Derwent estuary, [[Howrah, Tasmania|Howrah]], [[Tranmere, Tasmania|Tranmere]] and [[Sandy Bay, Tasmania|Sandy Bay]] on the western shore. Bellerive Beach has an adjoining parkland with play equipment, barbecues and bathroom facilities and is backed by the [[Bellerive Oval]], a narrow tree-lined reserve and private properties.
+'''Bellerive Beach''' is a suburban beach along the [[River Derwent (Tasmania)|River Derwent]] in [[Bellerive, Tasmania|Bellerive]], [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]]. The south-facing beach is located near the historic [[Hobart_coastal_defences#Kangaroo_Battery|Kangaroo Battery coastal defences]] to the west and [[Howrah Beach]] to the east. It offers views across the Derwent estuary to [[Howrah, Tasmania|Howrah]], [[Tranmere, Tasmania|Tranmere]], and [[Sandy Bay, Tasmania|Sandy Bay]]. Bellerive Beach is accompanied by parkland featuring play equipment, barbecues, and bathroom facilities. The beach is also bordered by the [[Bellerive Oval]], a tree-lined reserve, and private residences.
 ==History==
-Prior to the [[British colonisation of Tasmania]], the land had been occupied for possibly as long as 35,000 years<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-42568/Tasmania |title=History of Tasmania |work=Encyclopædia Britannica |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> by the semi-nomadic Mouheneener people, a sub-group of the [[Aboriginal Tasmanians|Nuennone]], or "South-East tribe".<ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Horton |editor-first=David |date=1994 |title=The Encyclopedia of Aboriginal Australia |location=Canberra |publisher=Aboriginal Studies Press}} (See: Vol. 2, pp.1008–10 [with map]; individual tribal entries; and the 'Further reading' section on pp.1245–72).</ref> Mouheneener abalone shell [[middens]] were discovered on the beach in 1980.<ref name="TasThatWas">{{cite web |first=Callum J. |last=Jones|url=https://tasmaniantimes.com/2020/07/tas-that-was-bellerive/ |title=Tas That Was – Bellerive |website=tasmaniantimes.com |date=14 July 2020 |access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="CityofClarance">{{cite web |title=BELLERIVE-HOWRAH COASTAL RESERVE |url=https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bellerive-Howrah-Coastal-Reserve-Activity-Plan-2015-2019.pdf |publisher=[[City of Clarence]] |page=9 |date=July 2015 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
+Before the arrival of Europeans, the land had been occupied by the [[Mouheneener]] people, part of the [[Aboriginal Tasmanians|Nuennone]] or "South-East tribe," for possibly as long as 35,000 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-42568/Tasmania |title=History of Tasmania |work=Encyclopædia Britannica |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> Abalone shell [[middens]] were discovered on Bellerive Beach in 1980, providing evidence of early Indigenous activity in the area.<ref name="TasThatWas">{{cite web |first=Callum J. |last=Jones|url=https://tasmaniantimes.com/2020/07/tas-that-was-bellerive/ |title=Tas That Was – Bellerive |website=Tasmanian Times |date=14 July 2020 |access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="CityofClarance">{{cite web |title=Bellerive-Howrah Coastal Reserve Activity Plan 2015-2019 |url=https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bellerive-Howrah-Coastal-Reserve-Activity-Plan-2015-2019.pdf |publisher=[[City of Clarence]] |page=9 |date=July 2015 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-Originally called Kangaroo Point, the suburb of Bellerive was settled in the 1820s. The name was changed to Bellerive, meaning "beautiful shore" in French, in the 1830s.<ref name="TasThatWas"/> Bellerive Beach has historically been a popular staple of local activity, used for exercise, [[beach combing]], horse races, regattas, sailing races and swimming.
+The suburb of Bellerive was originally called Kangaroo Point and was settled in the 1820s. Its name was changed in the 1830s to "Bellerive," meaning "beautiful shore" in French.<ref name="TasThatWas"/> Historically, the beach has been a hub of local activity, used for exercise, [[beachcombing]], horse racing, regattas, sailing, and swimming.
-In 2015, the [[City of Clarence|Clarence City Council]] put forward their Bellerive Beach "master plan" to include a cafe and restaurant, bathers’ pavilion and other amenities.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jessica |last=Howard |title=Call for Bellerive Beach master plan to include for cafe or restaurant, a bathers’ pavilion and other amenities |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/call-for-bellerive-beach-master-plan-to-include-for-cafe-or-restaurant-bathers-pavilion-and-other-amenities/news-story/0c63b0c3df3b43857f3579b96a63f1b2 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=15 May 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
+In 2015, the [[City of Clarence|Clarence City Council]] developed a "master plan" for Bellerive Beach, which proposed amenities including a cafe, restaurant, and a bathers' pavilion.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jessica |last=Howard |title=Call for Bellerive Beach master plan to include for cafe or restaurant, a bathers’ pavilion and other amenities |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/call-for-bellerive-beach-master-plan-to-include-for-cafe-or-restaurant-bathers-pavilion-and-other-amenities/news-story/0c63b0c3df3b43857f3579b96a63f1b2 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=15 May 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> In 2020, concerns were raised by residents about the slow progress of the project and deviations from the original 2015 vision.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jessica |last=Howard |title=Work on Bellerive Beach Park master plan too slow and continued revisions not in line with 2015 vision, says community advocate |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/work-on-bellerive-beach-park-master-plan-too-slow-and-continued-revisions-not-in-line-with-2015-vision-says-community-advocate/news-story/e6fba2b898a909728dcc558e393f9719 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-Almost 650 Clarence residents signed a petition asking the Clarence City Council not to move the 56 space carpark at Bellerive Oval.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jessica |last=Howard |title=Bellerive Beach car park on the move as part of master plan |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/bellerive-beach-car-park-on-the-move-as-part-of-master-plan/news-story/69af0e01aca374c76c06993e4aa797c4 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=15 May 2015 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-In 2020, residents complained that work on the project was too slow and not in line with the original 2015 vision.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jessica |last=Howard |title=Work on Bellerive Beach Park master plan too slow and continued revisions not in line with 2015 vision, says community advocate |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/work-on-bellerive-beach-park-master-plan-too-slow-and-continued-revisions-not-in-line-with-2015-vision-says-community-advocate/news-story/e6fba2b898a909728dcc558e393f9719 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
+In 2021, several native trees near Bellerive Beach were deliberately poisoned, resulting in the removal of around 30 trees. Investigations were launched into the incident, which angered residents due to the environmental impact.<ref>{{cite news |first=Monte |last=Bovill |title=Tasmanian native trees deliberately poisoned at Bellerive Beach, sparking anger |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-06/tasmanian-native-trees-deliberately-poisoned-bellerive-beach/100436494 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=6 September 2021 |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref>
 ==Clarence Foreshore Trail==
-A $600,000 shared cycle pathway connecting the Clarence Foreshore Trail from Bellerive Beach to the [[Ferries in Hobart|Derwent River ferry]] service at Bellerive was opened in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |first=Damita |last=Lamont |title=New cycle pathway makes direct route from Howrah to Derwent River ferry |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/hobart-south/incat-chairman-robert-cliffords-vision-for-blackmans-bay-gagebrook-ferry-services/news-story/1e67db5a8d5e145d0637f27ae2a56747 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=19 August 2021 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
+A $600,000 shared cycle pathway connecting Bellerive Beach to the [[Ferries in Hobart|Derwent River ferry]] service at Bellerive was opened in 2021 as part of the Clarence Foreshore Trail.<ref>{{cite news |first=Damita |last=Lamont |title=New cycle pathway makes direct route from Howrah to Derwent River ferry |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/hobart-south/incat-chairman-robert-cliffords-vision-for-blackmans-bay-gagebrook-ferry-services/news-story/1e67db5a8d5e145d0637f27ae2a56747 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=19 August 2021 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> Partial closures of the trail occurred during a stormwater upgrade in 2022, with temporary access routes provided during the construction.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bellerive Beach and Foreshore Trail Partial Closures During Stormwater Upgrade |url=https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/bellerive-beach-and-foreshore-trail-partial-closures-during-stormwater-upgrade/ |publisher=Clarence City Council |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref>
 ==Marine life==
+Bellerive Beach is home to a variety of marine life. A colony of [[little penguins]] (''Eudyptula minor'') nests behind the dunes, and they can often be seen coming ashore after dark.<ref name="LittlePenguin">{{cite web |title= Co-existing with Little Penguins in the Derwent Estuary |url=https://www.derwentestuary.org.au/assets/Derwent_Estuary_Little_Penguin_Management_Guidelines.pdf |website=Derwent Estuary Program |date=2009 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> The [[Clarence City Council]] enforces dog restrictions to protect the penguins.<ref>{{cite web |first=Bob |last=Holderness-Roddam |title=The effects of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) as a disturbance agent on the natural environment |url=https://eprints.utas.edu.au/12310/2/whole.pdf |website=University of Tasmania |date=October 2011 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> In 2021, the reduction of off-leash dog areas around Bellerive Beach and other Tasmanian beaches sparked public concern, with residents advocating for more dedicated spaces.<ref>{{cite news|first=Monte|last=Bovill|title=Tasmanian beaches' off-lead dog areas disappearing, to dog owners' dismay |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-27/tas-off-lead-dog-areas-disappearing/100033100 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=27 March 2021 |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref>
-Caused by microscopic plankton, a [[bioluminescence]] phenomenon intermittently occurs in the beach's waters in the evening.<ref>{{cite news |first=Carla |last=Howarth |title=Bioluminescence chasers capture elusive phenomenon |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-03/bioluminescence-chasers-capture-elusive-phenomenon-in-hobart/11042070 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=3 May 2019 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-A colony of [[little penguins]] (''Eudyptula minor'') nest behind the dunes at Bellerive Beach, and can be viewed coming ashore after dark.<ref name="LittlePenguin">{{cite web |title= Co-existing with Little Penguins in the Derwent Estuary |url=https://www.derwentestuary.org.au/assets/Derwent_Estuary_Little_Penguin_Management_Guidelines.pdf |website=derwentestuary.org.au |date=2009 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-Dog restrictions are monitored and enforced by the Clarence City Council as a means to protect the penguins.<ref>{{cite web |first=Bob |last=Holderness-Roddam |title=The effects of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) as a disturbance agent on the natural environment |url=https://eprints.utas.edu.au/12310/2/whole.pdf |website=derwentestuary.org.au |date=October 2011 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-Although uncommon, there were sightings of the deadly [[southern blue-ringed octopus]] (''Hapalochlaena maculosa'') at Kangaroo Bluff in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |first=Georgie |last=Burgess |title=Blue-ringed octopus sightings in Tasmania 'uncommon but not unexpected' |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-21/blue-ringed-octopus-sightings-across-tasmania/10912232 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=21 March 2019 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> The [[Australian swellshark]] (''Cephaloscyllium laticeps'')  [[bottlenose dolphins]] (''Tursiops aduncus'') and [[Burrunan dolphin|Burrunan dolphins]] (''Tursiops aduncus australis'') frequent the Derwent estuary, and have been be spotted from the beach.<ref>{{cite news |first=Loretta |last=Lohberger |title=Dolphins put on delightful display in River Derwent |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/dolphins-put-on-delightful-display-in-river-derwent/news-story/4e3e05995b1fe63e720898c522505351
+Occasionally, [[bioluminescence]] caused by microscopic plankton can be observed in the waters around Bellerive Beach in the evening.<ref>{{cite news |first=Carla |last=Howarth |title=Bioluminescence chasers capture elusive phenomenon |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-03/bioluminescence-chasers-capture-elusive-phenomenon-in-hobart/11042070 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=3 May 2019 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> Other marine life observed includes the [[southern blue-ringed octopus]] (''Hapalochlaena maculosa''), [[Australian swellshark]] (''Cephaloscyllium laticeps''), and species of [[dolphins]] such as [[bottlenose dolphins]] (''Tursiops aduncus'') and [[Burrunan dolphin|Burrunan dolphins]] (''Tursiops aduncus australis'').<ref>{{cite news |first=Georgie |last=Burgess |title=Blue-ringed octopus sightings in Tasmania 'uncommon but not unexpected' |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-21/blue-ringed-octopus-sightings-across-tasmania/10912232 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=21 March 2019 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Loretta |last=Lohberger |title=Dolphins put on delightful display in River Derwent |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/dolphins-put-on-delightful-display-in-river-derwent/news-story/4e3e05995b1fe63e720898c522505351 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=18 June 2017 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
- |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=18 June 2017 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
 ==Environment==
-Local residents have reported seeing [[Southern brown bandicoot|southern brown bandicoots]] (''Isoodon obesulus''), water rats (''Hydromys chrysogaster'') and bats, as well as a variety of birdlife, including the little penguin and hollow-nesting bird species such as the [[musk lorikeet]] (''Glossopsitta concinna''). Frogs are known to inhabit wetter areas behind the dunes. The neighbouring reserve contains suitable habitat for the endangered [[swift parrot]] (''Lathamus discolor''), [[Tasmanian masked owl]] (''Tyto novaehollandiae castanops'') and the vulnerable [[eastern barred bandicoot]] (''Perameles gunnii'').<ref name="CityofClarance"/>
+Bellerive Beach and the surrounding reserve are home to various species of wildlife. Native mammals include the [[southern brown bandicoot]] (''Isoodon obesulus'') and the [[water rat]] (''Hydromys chrysogaster''). A variety of birds are also present, such as the [[musk lorikeet]] (''Glossopsitta concinna''), [[swift parrot]] (''Lathamus discolor''), and the [[Tasmanian masked owl]] (''Tyto novaehollandiae castanops''). The area also provides suitable habitat for the [[eastern barred bandicoot]] (''Perameles gunnii''), which is classified as vulnerable.<ref name="CityofClarance"/>
-Bellerive Beach is subject to physiological changes due to weather.<ref>{{cite news |first=Susan |last=Oong |title=Local photographer Maryanne Jackson has snapped these dramatic pics of Bellerive beach |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/local-photographer-maryanne-jackson-has-snapped-these-dramatic-pics-of-bellerive-beach/news-story/2e08b7f069675d6cdefe39bfbff6a166 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=7 August 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
+The area behind the dunes is also home to several frog species, and the broader environment includes potential habitat for various hollow-nesting birds. Environmental changes to the beach landscape occur periodically due to weather patterns and natural forces.<ref>{{cite news |first=Susan |last=Oong |title=Local photographer Maryanne Jackson has snapped these dramatic pics of Bellerive Beach |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/local-photographer-maryanne-jackson-has-snapped-these-dramatic-pics-of-bellerive-beach/news-story/2e08b7f069675d6cdefe39bfbff6a166 |publisher=[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]] |date=7 August 2020 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
-[[File:Bellerive Beach.jpg|thumb|700px|centre|Bellerive Beach and Derwent estuary in 2012]]
 ==Access==
-Bellerive Beach is accessible from the [[Hobart City Centre]] via the [[Tasman Bridge]]. It is a one and a half hour walk from the CBD, or a short [[Metro Tasmania|metro bus]] ride. There is dedicated parking at the beach directly off Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Esplanade and Luttrell Avenue.
+Bellerive Beach is accessible from the [[Hobart City Centre]] via the [[Tasman Bridge]]. It is a 1.5-hour walk from the CBD or a short ride on the [[Metro Tasmania]] bus service. Parking is available off Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Esplanade, and Luttrell Avenue.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="4">
+Bellerive Beach Sandy Bay Tasmania 1930.jpg|Bellerive Beach in 1930, depicting its natural eroding foreshore
+Bellerive Beach Sandy Bay Tasmania 1930s.jpg|Aerial of Bellerive Beach and nearby homes in the 1930s
+Bellerive Beach Derwent Estuary 2012.jpg|Bellerive Beach and Derwent estuary in 2012
+</gallery>
 ==References==

v t e Hobart landmarks
Buildings and structures	Cadbury's Chocolate Factory Calvary Hospital Cascade Brewery Canopus Hill Observatory Davey Street Congregational Church General Post Office Hobart Cenotaph Holy Trinity Church Hope and Anchor Tavern Hotel Grand Chancellor ICON Complex Iron Pot Lighthouse Incat Ingle Hall Kelly's Steps Hobart Mosque Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory NAB House Nyrstar Hobart The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel Hobart Private Hospital Princes Wharf Queen Alexandra Hospital Railway Roundabout Royal Hobart Hospital Taroona Shot Tower St David's Cathedral St John's Anglican Church St Mary's Cathedral Hobart Synagogue Trafalgar Building
Institutions	Anglesea Barracks Australian Antarctic Division College of Arts, Law and Education Derwent Barracks Government House The Hedberg Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Menzies Institute for Medical Research Parliament House Parliament Square State Library Supreme Court Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music Town Hall
Entertainment	Avalon Theatre City Hall Federation Concert Hall MyState Bank Arena Odeon Theatre Royal Hobart Showground State Cinema Theatre Royal Wrest Point Hotel Casino
Galleries and museums	Campbell Street Gaol Cascades Female Factory Grote Reber Museum Lady Franklin Gallery Maritime Museum of Tasmania Mawson's Huts Replica Museum Museum of Old and New Art Salamanca Arts Centre Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Tasmanian Transport Museum
Sports	Hobart Aquatic Centre Baskerville Raceway Bellerive Yacht Club Clarence Aquatic Centre Derwent Sailing Squadron Domain Athletic Centre Elwick Racecourse Glenorchy Ice Skating Rink Hobart International Tennis Centre KGV Oval KGV Park Kingborough Sports Centre Ninja Stadium North Hobart Oval Queenborough Oval Hobart Real Tennis Club Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Tasmanian Hockey Centre TCA Ground Warrior Park Wentworth Park
Transport	Hobart Airport Bowen Bridge Bridgewater Bridge Brooke Street Pier Hobart Bus Mall Cambridge Aerodrome Constitution Dock Jordan River Bridge McGees Bridge Sorell Causeway Tasman Bridge Victoria Dock
Nature and parks	Alum Cliffs Ancanthe Park Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary East Risdon Nature Reserve Botanical Gardens Franklin Square Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park Hobart Rivulet kunanyi / Mount Wellington Moorilla Estate Queens Domain St David's Park Zoodoo Wildlife Park
Precincts	Cat and Fiddle Arcade Eastlands Shopping Centre Channel Court Shopping Centre Elizabeth Street Mall Northgate Shopping Centre Salamanca Sullivans Cove
Beaches and islands	Bellerive Beach Betsey Island Blackmans Bay Beach Bruny Island Clifton Beach Frederick Henry Bay Hinsby Beach Howrah Beach Iron Pot Kingston Beach Lords Beach Long Beach Nutgrove Beach Taroona Beach