Tessellated Pavement — Attraction in Tasman

Tessellated Pavement is basically nature’s idea of showing off. You drive up, thinking, “Okay, some rocks,” and then boom — there’s a flat expanse of perfectly geometric, tile-like rock formations stretching out like Mother Nature’s very own art gallery. It’s mesmerizing, slightly surreal, and makes you question why humans ever bothered with floor tiles.

Walking out onto it feels like stepping into a geology-themed video game. Some tiles are smooth, some are jagged, and there’s always that mini heart-stopping moment when you wonder if you’re about to step on a crack and summon a Tasmanian Devil. Bonus points if the tide is low — then you can explore little rock pools, tiny crabs, and the occasional seaweed surprise.

The views are just as good as the pavement itself. Waves crash against the cliffs, seagulls judge your clumsy attempts at photos, and the air smells like salt and freedom. Pro tip: wear good shoes, bring a jacket, and definitely bring your camera — Instagram will thank you, as will your future self when you realize these photos look like they belong on the moon.

Verdict: Stunning, weirdly satisfying, and totally worth the trek. Tessellated Pavement is proof that the best tiles in Tasmania don’t come...

Must to see the Tessellated Pavement everyone talks about. And wow, it really is pretty amazing! It looks like someone just laid out a massive tile floor on the beach, but it's all natural, witch is wild to think about. We went at low tide, which is definitley the best time to see it all. You can walk right out on the "tiles" and see the little pools of water in them. My kid loved splashing in 'em, even if I was a bit nervous about sliping over (those rocks are wet!). Wear good shoes, seriously. Parking was easy enough to find, and it's only a short walk down to the beach from there. It's a proper must-see if you're on the Tasman Penninsula, especally if you're into geology stuff or just want some cool photos. Only reason it's not 5 stars is because of the slipperiness, but thats nature for ya! Really glad we...

There are a handful of interesting stops to make in the Eaglehawk Neck area for sightseeing including the rare Tessellated Pavements off Pirates Bay Drive. There is a fair sized carpark at this stop and a short walk down before you reach the interesting coastline with interestingly fractured siltstone which looks very much liked tiled floors.

The tessellated pavements are formed due to the presence of salt consistent erosion and jointing which over millions of years creating a striking patterns and appearance in the rock layers. The geological occurrence is found in a handful of places on Earth, making it rather unique to see and experience here. Well worth a brief 20 minute stop when sightseeing in the...