Three Thumbs picnic area parking
| Nearest Road: | Three Thumbs Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 36′ 34″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 55″ |
| Elevation: | 419 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Weilangta Rd, drive to the end of Three Thumbs Rd.This is 500m past the sign for the start of the Three Thumbs track, and is the end of the road. |
1 walk from Three Thumbs picnic area parking
Caution
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Three Thumbs Lookout
| Goal: | Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 10 m |
| Comment: | For those not able to tackle a walk to the top, the view from the lookout at the car park is good too and a pleasant place to wait for the walkers. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 86, Number 14, The Three Thumbs
1 minute no walking
“…expansive coastal views…”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 179, Number 54, Three Thumbs
“Coastal views”
Tania Horne, 2016, Think Tasmania.com, Thumbs Lookout - easy as one, two, three - Jun 25, 2014
1 minute no walking
“The views … are magnificent.”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, Three Thumbs
“Picnic table and shelter, but no toilet. Suitable for wheelchairs”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Number 4, Three Thumbs Track 24Jun13
“It isn't often that one of the best views from a hike is before you begin…”
Matt Williams, Tasmania, Tasmania.com, Three Thumbs Lookout
“… emergency shelter, picnic tables, fire pit and informational displays.”