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Welcome to Dodges Ferry, TAS

Based in Tasmania, Dodges Ferry is a small township. It lies on the entrance of Pittwater, on the eastern side. It is 42km east of Hobart and 17km south of Sorell. According to the 2006 census, Dodges Ferry has a population of over 2,900 people.

History

Dodges Ferry takes its name from Ralph Dodge. Born in 1791, Dodge ran a ferry service across Pittwater in the 1820s.

In 1957, Dodges Ferry opened a post office.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Dodges Ferry is popular with families and tourists. It features rocky headlands and sandy beaches. People often go there to swim, fish, and boat.

The beaches in this area are beautiful. Red Ochre Beach has a collection of rustic beachfront boatsheds. People can explore the rockpools and collect seashells. Park Beach is popular with surfers. The local wildlife features black swans, possums, and quolls.