Alexandra Battery car park
| Nearest Road: | Churchill Ave |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sandy Bay |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 54′ 57″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 21′ 24″ |
| Elevation: | 50 m |
| Fee: | Parking fee |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Sandy Bay Rd into Churchill Ave. Car park is on the first bend in the road, downhill side. |
3 walks from Alexandra Battery car park
Alexandra Battery to Sandy Bay Point via Blinking Billy
| Goal: | SandyB Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | From Alexandra Battery across Sandy Bay Rd and into Blinking Billy. Then along foreshore to Sandy Bay Pt. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Sandy Bay Foreshore
“Short walk along the shore…â€
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Alexandra Battery walk
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| Goal: | Gun emplacements |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Walk downslope from car park to explore the remains of the old fort. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 20, Number 4, 4 - Alexandra Battery and Blinking Billy Point
“Extensive gun emplacements, lighthouse, beach and swings, plus (usually6) a lot of activity…â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Sandy Bay Foreshore
“Short walk along the shore…â€
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Alexandra Battery Walk through to Blinking Billy
| Goal: | Blinking Billy Lighthouse |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | The remains of the old Alexandra Battery plus a walk around Blinking Billy Point to Long Beach. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 20, Number 4, 4 - Alexandra Battery and Blinking Billy Point
“Extensive gun emplacements, lighthouse, beach and swings, plus (usually6) a lot of activity…â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Sandy Bay Foreshore
“Alexandra Battery, with its gun emplacements and tunnels, is highly recommended.â€