Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry is a rural / residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.^[1]

Dodges Ferry Hobart, Tasmania
Dodges Ferry
Coordinates	42°51′S 147°37′E
Population	2,467 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7173
Location	37 km (23 mi) E of Hobart 13 km (8 mi) SE of Sorell
LGA(s)	Sorell Council
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Suburbs around Dodges Ferry: Lewisham Forcett Forcett Frederick Henry Bay Dodges Ferry Carlton Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Carlton

History

Dodges Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1966.^[2]

Located on the eastern side of the entrance to Pittwater estuary it was named after Ralph Dodge (1791-1871) who operated a ferry service across Pittwater from the 1820s.

Dodges Ferry has long been a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities. With its reputation for beautiful beaches (Frederick Henry Bay,Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach, Carlton Beach, Okines Beach), safe swimming areas, fishing, boating and a popular surf beach Park beach, people flock to the area on warmer days.

Since the 1960s Dodges Ferry has had a steady influx of permanent residents, changing from a holiday shack town to a residential town with newer facilities. At the 2016 census, Dodges Ferry had a population of 2,467.^[3]

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the western to southern boundaries.^[4]

Road infrastructure

Route C334 (Old Forcett Road / Carlton River Road) runs through from north-west to east.^[2][5]

Sandstone rocks on Okines Beach

Gallery

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  Okines beach
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  Okines beach water spray
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  Okines Beach
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  Night falling in Dodges Ferry
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  Foggy days on Okines Beach

See also

• Dodges Ferry Football Club
• Sorell Council