Castle Rock (Lughrata) parking
| Nearest Road: | Palana Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Whitemark |
| Locality: | Flinders Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 0′ 11″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 53′ 18″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Whitemark on Palana Rd. Turn off on Port Davies Rd. Turn into Allports Beach and drive to parking area at end. Walk back 300m to Castle Rock track to start walk. |
1 walk from Castle Rock (Lughrata) parking
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Lughrata (Castle Rock) Walk
| Goal: | Lughrata (Castle Rock) |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | From car park with facilities, walk back 300m to start of Casle Rock wak. Follow track and beaches north to Castle Rock. Return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 45, Castle Rock
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… spectacular when the setting sun highlights the golden rocks and orange lichens. Best at low tide.â€
Ken Martin, Walks of Flinders Island, 5 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 77, Number 27, Emita (All Ports Beach) to Castle Rock
2 hours retrace route
“… low tide helpful.â€
Doreen H. Lovegrove and Steve Summers, A Walking Guide to Flinders Island and Cape Barren Island, 3rd ed., Flinders Council, Page 14, Number 4, Northern Flinders Island