title: Beaumaris, Tasmania
text: # Beaumaris, Tasmania
  
  Beaumaris (/bjuːˈmærɪs/ bew-MAR-is) is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Break O'Day in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census recorded a population of 289 for the state suburb of Beaumaris.
  
  It is a small community on the north-east coast of Tasmania, facing the Tasman Sea. It is principally composed of beach-front properties, many of which are holiday or rental accommodation.
  
  ## History
  
  Beaumaris was gazetted as a locality in 1967. The area was named after the small Welsh town of Beaumaris.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The waters of the Tasman Sea form the eastern boundary, while the ridgeline of the Skyline Tier forms most of the western.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  Route A3 (Tasman Highway) runs through from south-east to north-east.
  
  