title: Dodges Ferry
text: # Dodges Ferry
  
  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 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.
  
  ## History
  
  Dodges Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1966.
  
  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.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the western to southern boundaries.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  Route C334 (Old Forcett Road / Carlton River Road) runs through from north-west to east.
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * Okines beach
  * Okines beach water spray
  * Okines Beach
  * Night falling in Dodges Ferry
  * Foggy days on Okines Beach
  