Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole parking
| Nearest Road: | Blowhole Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 39° 51′ 28″ |
| Longitude: | E 144° 6′ 37″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Currie drive to Naracoopa and then north on Fraser Rd for 3km. Take right fork into Sea Elephant Rd for 5km. Right into Blowhole Rd and drive to the end to park (2km). |
5 walks from Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Blowhole Beach walk north to rocky prominence
| Goal: | Blowhole Beach rocky prominence |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on Blowhole beach 600m to 'rocky prominence' though sand may cover it. It creek is flowing out to sea, do not try to cross it. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 81, Number 23, Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole
“The northern 'point' or prominence about one kiloetre north of the blowhole is a pleasant goal for a walk.â€
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Cowper Point walk from Blowhole Rd and back again
| Goal: | Cowper Point |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on Blowhole Beach to Cowper Point (just past Councillor Island and 4WD beach access.) Turn back before Sea Elephant River outlet. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 119, Number 38, The Blowhole to Cowper Bluff
2 hours retrace route
“The more challenging part of this walk is the approach to Point Cowper andits massive sand dunes…â€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 81, Number 23, Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole
2 hours retrace route
“It is an easy matter to walk northward along the beach, towards Cowper Point.â€
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Fraser Beach northern access
| Goal: | Fraser Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Park at end of Blowhole Rd and walk down track to blowhole, or with 4WD try driving to second car park by blowhole. Walk down track to beach. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 81, Number 23, Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole
“The walk to the blowhole and beach is only a few metres.â€
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Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole Beach access walk
| Goal: | Blowhole Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | From end of Blowhole Rd walk down to Blowhole Beach if there is access across Blowhole Creek. If Creek is flowing out to sea, do not try to cross. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 115, Number 37, Naracoopa to the Blowhole
“Before leaving the area, be sure to investigate Blowhole Creek.â€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 81, Number 23, Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole
“The creek dioes not always flow into the sea and it is an easy matter to walk northward along the beach.â€
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Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole walk
| Goal: | Blowhole |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Park at end of Blowhole Rd and walk down track to blowhole, or with 4WD try driving to second car park. Return same way. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 81, Number 23, Sea Elephant Bay Blowhole
15 minutes retrace route
“The Blowhole is a small outcrop of sandstone that juts out into the Bay.â€