Beaumaris, Tasmania
# Beaumaris, Tasmania

Beaumaris (/bjuːˈmærɪs/ bew-MAR-is) is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Break O'Day in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census recorded a population of 289 for the state suburb of Beaumaris.

It is a small community on the north-east coast of Tasmania, facing the Tasman Sea. It is principally composed of beach-front properties, many of which are holiday or rental accommodation.

## History

Beaumaris was gazetted as a locality in 1967. The area was named after the small Welsh town of Beaumaris.

## Geography

The waters of the Tasman Sea form the eastern boundary, while the ridgeline of the Skyline Tier forms most of the western.

## Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) runs through from south-east to north-east.

