Browns River Picnic Ground parking
| Nearest Road: | Balmoral Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Kingston Beach |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 58′ 40″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 19′ 41″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Comment: | Park near the footbridge. Cross over river to join the Alum Cliffs Track north along the foreshore. |
2 walks from Browns River Picnic Ground parking
Alum Cliffs Walk from Kingston Beach
| Goal: | Taroona Reserve |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk from Kingston Beach to Taroona via Alum Cliffs Track, or turn back at Taronga Lookout and picnic area. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - Alum Cliffs
2 hours 30 minutes one way pickup
“A one-way coastal walk along cliff-tops and foreshore on a well-made trackâ€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 87, Number 43, 43 - Alum Cliffs
2 hours one way pickup
“A well-made track traverses the cliffs between the Hobart suburbs of Taroona and Kingston Beach…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 49, Number 14, Alum Cliffs
“It is also possible to continue further to Taroonaâ€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Alum Cliffs Track
2 hours retrace route
“The track provides a 6km return trip and the beginning of the track provides cafes, toilets, parkingâ€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 5, 05 - Alum Cliffs track
3 hours retrace route
“Narrow bush track. Do not approach cliff edgesâ€
Tags
Alum Cliffs Walk to Taronga Rd Picnic area
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| Goal: | Taronga Rd Picnic Area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,700 m |
| Return distance: | 5,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk from Kingston Beach to the Taronga lookout and picnic area. Return same way |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 49, Number 14, Alum Cliffs
2 hours
“Parts of the track are narrow and close to unstable cliffs. Not suitable for young children.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 5, 05 - Alum Cliffs track
“Narrow bush track. Do not approach cliff edgesâ€