East Beach car park
| Nearest Road: | East Beach Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | George Town |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 3′ 51″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 48′ 11″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Approaching from the south, veer right into Gunn Parade which turns into East Beach Road. From north, turn left into East Beach Rd. Park on grassed areas if sealed parking taken. |
3 walks from East Beach car park
East Beach Access
| Goal: | East Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 60 m |
| Return distance: | 120 m |
| Comment: | Walk up path to historic markers on dune, then take track to beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, East Beach
“The safest swimming is … at the western end, towards high tide and close inshore.â€
Tags
East Beach to Low Head walk
| Goal: | Lighthouse car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow coast north to lighthouse, staying on sea side of the fenceline. Mostly rockhopping then track up to car park gate by lighthouse. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Circuit
“Keep outside fencelineâ€
Tags
East Beach to Three Mile Bluff walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
| Goal: | Three Mile Bluff |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow shoreline in an easterly direction, crossing Cimitiere Creek if it is flowing. Work around small rocky headlands. Beaches shingle and sand. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, East Beach
“… a moderately steep sandy high tide beach grading into patches of cobbles along the rear …â€