# Tessellated Pavement

> A wave-cut rock platform at Pirates Bay near Eaglehawk Neck, where fractured sedimentary rock forms a pattern of neat rectangular tiles.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tessellated-pavement/

A wave-cut rock platform at Pirates Bay near Eaglehawk Neck, where fractured sedimentary rock forms a pattern of neat rectangular tiles. Low tide in low light shows it best; watch the swell and stay off wet rock.

- **Nearest town:** Port Arthur, Tasmania
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -43.0105, 147.9304

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-tas-hobart-tasman-peninsula/)

## Nearby

- [Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tasman-arch-devils-kitchen/) – 4 km
- [Fortescue Bay campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-fortescue-bay-campground/) – 15 km
- [Port Arthur Historic Site](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-port-arthur-historic-site/) – 17 km
- [Cape Hauy](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-hauy/) – 17 km

## FAQs

### Where is Tessellated Pavement?

Tessellated Pavement is in Port Arthur, Tasmania, at GPS -43.0105, 147.9304.

### Which road trips pass Tessellated Pavement?

Tessellated Pavement is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula.

### What is there to see near Tessellated Pavement?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen (4 km), Fortescue Bay campground (15 km), Port Arthur Historic Site (17 km) and Cape Hauy (17 km).

### When is the best time to visit Tessellated Pavement?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-tasman-peninsula-port-arthur/)