Travellers are flocking to this stunning secret beach in Australia to see the ‘best sunset in the country’

If you prefer solitary walks and quiet hideaways to busy tourist beaches, then the magic of Mortimer Bay is definitely for you.

Located in Hobart, Mortimer Bay Reserve is a picturesque corner of Tasmania where photographers and nature lovers flock for stunning sunsets and scenic walks.

The Tangara Trail is a breathtaking 12km walk that winds its way through the reserve overlooking the coast, offering access for walkers, on mountain bikes and also on horseback.

But it’s the amazing sunsets on the beach that make visitors’ jaws drop.

The region is a firm favorite of both professional and amateur photographers for its soft light and enchanting twilight that gives way to vividly memorable sunsets.

Just outside Hobart Mortimer Bay lies a beautiful destination with unspoilt nature.

Photographers come to this destination for great lighting and landscape photography.

And at sunset the beauty is just beginning, as the natural light of the Aurora Australis decorates the southern night sky with mesmerizing beams of color that rival even the Northern Lights.

The bay also features what could possibly be ‘Australia’s most photographed fence’: a moody-looking, weathered railing that extends westwards along the water and is a prominent feature in many images of the bay.

Visitors love how peaceful and tranquil the adjacent reserve is – with one reviewer noting that the ‘pristine’ environment made for an ‘amazing’ and unforgettable experience.

The sunsets give way to beautiful skies illuminated by the aurora australis.

Explore the rock pools for marine life or just laze around and enjoy unforgettable sunsets.

The reserve itself is ‘full of bird life’ and the views extend all the way to Mt Wellington in the distance.

Those who explore the beautiful coastline can also discover all kinds of small marine life, such as brightly colored starfish and crabs lurking in the rock pools.

One visitor was even lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins playing nearby.

Travelers to the area can stay at The Boat Shed in Sandford, a comfortable and modern cottage overlooking Ralph’s Bay, just a mile away.

Touch of the MO café is a 2.5 hour 10km walk (or short drive) from the bay and offers ‘amazing’ coffee and some impressive looking brownies that one customer called ‘to die for’.

Just a 30-minute drive from Hobart Airport, Mortimer Bay is easily accessible and one of those rare and romantic places that promises to leave you with what one visitor called ‘that lost in a dream feeling’.