Dodges Ferry
Template:Use Australian English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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 Script error: No such module "convert". south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.[1]
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]
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
References
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