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SHIPSTERN
BLUFF
Situated
in southern Tasmania Australia in the chilly 13° water
MAP
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FAVORABLE
CONDITIONS
Swell
Direction: W-S.W.
Wind
Direction: S-S.E .
Tide:
Medium to High
BEST
TIME TO GO
Shipsterns
is at its best from the southern hemisphers autumn through winter
and into spring. That means cold water.It can hold and break from
4 foot to 20 foot + in winter
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HOW
TO SURF SHIPSTERNS
Wanna
surf Shipsterns. Well it's a
right hand rock shelf come reef break that has been likened to
a righthander Teaupoo in Tahiti . If the swell is over 3mtrs then
the place is awe inspiring even if you decide you might sit it
out. It can hold and break from 4 foot to 20 foot + in winter,
but you want to know what you are doing. This place isn't for
the the casual surfer. The wave can start at 4 feet and then double
its size as it it jacks on the shelf. Imagine that as the wave
you paddled into started at 6 feet or 10 feet and then doubles.
The shelf also can create a step so it can be difficult to hold
at times, and the ever looming rocks seem to be their waiting
for their pound of surfers flesh, and as this place gains more
popularity they are destined to recieve plenty. Tasmania is known
to have some of the biggest white pointer sharks, and many like
to hang here,so don't surf this place alone, cut your odds down
even though attacks are extremely rare. Injury here is a main
concern. It's a long way to a Hospital around a three to four
hour journey. Paddle from the rock platform around the back of
the break to gain access to the take off spot
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WHAT
SURFBOARDS TO TAKE TO SHIPSTERNS
Board
size, well, don't go under gunned 6'8-7'4 Mini gun should
do the trick. On a smaller day though a 6'4" will
be sufficient.
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OTHER
EQUIPMENT TO TAKE.
Money,
full rubber at least a 4/3 fullsuit, spare leggies- good
and thick,
sunscreen, powder for reef cuts , spare undies and a
mate to take your photo.
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HAZARDS
coral
cuts, Lip launches, white pointers sharks, running out of
money, long walk in |
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PLACES TO STAY NEAR SHIPSTERN BLUFF
Distance from:
Hobart (52 Km / 32 mi.)
Port Arthur (18 Km / 11 mi.)
Eaglehawk Neck Beach House
423 Pirates Bay Road
Eaglehawk Neck 7179
Tasmania,Australia
Phone:+61 (3) 6250 3312
Cost:
Around $120.00Aud./night for the house
Eaglehawk Neck Beach House
is set on one acre right on the beach at Eaglehawk Neck about
18km to the walk in point Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur. Why
so far away you ask? because Eaglehawk Neck has good waves allowing
you waves whist you're not considering the walk in to Shipsterns,the
best of both worlds. The beach house is self contained with
2 bedrooms, separate lounge room, dining, and laundry.
Eaglehawk Neck Backpackers
94 Old Jetty Road,
Eaglehawk Neck 7179
Tasmania, Australia.
Telephone +61 (3) 6250-3248 rents outs bikes
Cost
Dorm bed $15Aud.
Double room $60Aud.
Eaglehawk Neck Backpackers overlooks the ocean at Eaglehawk
Neck. A cheaper alternative than the above but still a friendly
and cheerful atmosphere.
Though a little tired ,it has all the basic facilities which
includes a small kitchen and lounge-room with TV. You can rent
pushbikes for around $5Aud.
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