Fossil Cove Parking
| Nearest Road: | Fossil Cove Drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Blackmans Bay |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 43° 1′ 17″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 19′ 37″ |
| Elevation: | 90 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Tinderbox Rd and Fossil Cove Drive. Park at turnaround beside track heading south. |
1 walk from Fossil Cove Parking
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Fossil Cove walk
| Goal: | Fossil Cove |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | A lot of steps steadily down to the cove. At low tide, a rock archway allows access to the next beach but take care not to be cut off. |
References
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 19, 19 - Fossil Cove Track
30 minutes retrace route
“Narrow bush track, multiple steps. Limited parking at start of track.â€
Tasmanian Beaches, Tasmania's Tinderbox Beaches: Exploring Fossil Cove June 7, 2016
“It's a short walk from the bottom of a cul de sac at the top of the cliffs…â€
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 8, Number 2014, Tinderbox Hill and Fossil Cove - August 2014
30 minutes retrace route
“At low tide you can walk through a large rock archway to an even more secluded little beach.â€