Currie car parking
| Nearest Road: | Edward St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 39° 55′ 44″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 50′ 45″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Little Beach end of Edward Street in Currie. |
6 walks from Currie car 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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Big Beach access walk
| Goal: | Big Beach access |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk down the road past the wharf and through Stockyard Park. From there it is a short stroll down to this beach. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
“To the immediate north of Currie Wharf can be found Big Beach.”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Harbour
“… difficult of approach and equally difficult to quit…”
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Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk - Long
| Goal: | Netherby Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | From Lions Park at Little Beach, Currie, follow Burgess Bay Track past the Currie Light, around the golf course and by kelp factory back to start. |
References
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Long Walk)
1 hour circuit
“Kelp Industries Visitor Centre is open weekdays”
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 45, Number 12, Currie Maritime Precinct and the Kelp Factory
1 hour circuit
“The lighthouse is your primary destination before picking up the well-formed gravel road that heads out towards Stingray Bay.”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Blencathra 1875
“'All hands on deck - save ship!'”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Lighthouse
“'It's a long way up that light at 2am.'”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails: Netherby: 1866
“… send help and succour to 500 ship-wrecked people…”
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Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk - Short
| Goal: | Breakwater |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | From lighthouse, walk left around the foreshore, then left up Beach Road. Back past sports ground and King Island Museum to car park. |
References
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Short Walk)
45 minutes circuit
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 42, Number 11, Currie Township, Lighthouse and Museum
“The wharf, breakwater and lighthouse museum are all worth a look.”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Blencathra 1875
“'All hands on deck - save ship!'”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Lighthouse
“'It's a long way up that light at 2am.'”
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Currie Little Beach and Wharf walk
| Goal: | Little Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | For a short amble, walk down to Little Beach or the wharf area, depending on the state of the tide. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
“You could visit the wharf and ramble around Little Beach…”
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Harbour
“… difficult of approach and equally difficult to quit…”
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Devils Gap circuit walk
| Goal: | Devils Gap |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk along Big Beach & around coast to Devils Gap. Take track inland to Moores Dr. Continue on Charles St then right into Main St back to Edward St. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
1 hour circuit
“Just past Devils Gap you can pick up the track that will lead to Charles Street.”
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Netherby Road walk to Admiral Beach
| Goal: | British Admiral Beach car park |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk inland on Edwards Rd to the centre of town. Turn south into Netherby Rd and follow for 4 km to the end at British Admiral Beach for pick up. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 13, Number 1, British Admiral Beach
“… set out from Currie down Netherby Rd to the end at British Admiral Beach car park.”
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Long Walk)
“A right turn at Netherby Rd would take you to British Admiral Beach 2 km south - access to foreshore track is about 900m along gravel road.”