The main Roches Beach (T 402) commences at the foreland and trends south finally curving round to the east in lee of Mays Point, with a total length of 3.5 km. This sign is the entrance to the main car park for the Northern End, it has a picnic table and shelter, boat ramp, walking trails and is also home to the Lauderdale Yacht Club. It is located on Frederick Henry bay, 20 minutes east of Hobart. The club sails various catamarans, including Nacra, Windrush, Maricat, A-Class and Cobra's and has a junior fleet of sabots .
Lauderdale to Seven Mile Beach Track - The gravel track skirts between Single Hill and the rocky coastline offering spectacular views of Seven Mile Beach and Frederick Henry Bay. The track finishes at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach. The walk takes approximately an hour one way.
There is a short and slightly steep section of track where it crosses a gully midway along. The track becomes steeper at the Seven Mile Beach end with steps providing access onto the beach.
Lauderdale/Roches Beach is overlooked by Single Hill, which is just to the North. Beyond Single Hill is the town of Seven Mile Beach The view from Single Hill gives a clear view of the town of Lauderdale. The view also shows the nearby ABC radio transmitter mast. The Ralph's bay side of Lauderdale reveals a sharp gradient in the bay where the water changes colour.