Howden Rd parking for Peter Murrell Reserves
| Nearest Road: | Howden Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Blackmans Bay |
| Locality: | South |
| Latitude: | S 43° 0′ 33″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 17′ 17″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | At sharp turn on Howden Rd at southern end of Coffee Creek fire trail. Halfway between Channel HWY and Alanwood Rd. |
2 walks from Howden Rd parking for Peter Murrell Reserves
Blackmans Blowhole walk
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| Goal: | Blowhole |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Walk north beside Blowhole Rod and follow track to the right to the blowhole. Return |
References
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 13, 13 - Blowhole Track
30 minutes retrace route
“The track … continues along the wooded coastal headland past the blowhole.â€
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Mary Knoll Reserve Walk
| Goal: | Top end of creek walk |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Walk north beside Blowhole Rd to creek. Follow track by creek to end of park and return. Check blowhole on return journey |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Blowhole Track
“… the last stand of black gums in Blackmans Bay.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 13, 13 - Blowhole Track
30 minutes retrace route
“… one of the few natural watercourses remaining in the suburb.â€