Petal Point parking
| Nearest Road: | Petal Point Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Gladstone |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 40° 46′ 38″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 56′ 52″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Drive north on Cape Portland Rd to Petal Pt Rd on left. Drive to end past camping area to day use area. |
7 walks from Petal Point parking
Boobyalla Beach walk
| Goal: | Ringarooma River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 11,000 m |
| Return distance: | 22,000 m |
| Comment: | From Petal Point follow 4WD track south to Boobyalla Beach. Walk to outlet of Ringarooma River. Return. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach
“A 9km sweep of north-facing yellow sand shoreline…â€
Our Tasmania, Australia for Everyone, Boobyalla Beach
“The north-west facing beach extends for 9.4km…â€
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Boobyallya Beach Access walk
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| Goal: | Boobyalla Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
| Return distance: | 3,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow 4WD track south to start of Boobyally Beach. Return |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach
“A 9km sweep of north-facing yellow sand shoreline…â€
Our Tasmania, Australia for Everyone, Boobyalla Beach
“The north-west facing beach extends for 9.4km…â€
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Home Beach Access walk
| Goal: | Home Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk the length of Lemons Beach, then over the headland to Home Beach. Return. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Home Beach
2 hours retrace route
“The water conditions here are slightly more vigorous…â€
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Home Beach walk
| Goal: | Home Beach north end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk the length of Lemons Beach, then over the headland and then walk the length of Home Beach. Return. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Home Beach
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Lemons Beach access walk
| Goal: | Lemons Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | From parking area, a short track to the wide beach. Beach length is about 2km. Turn back at your convenience. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 14, Number 1, Lemons Beach, Petal Point
1 hour retrace route
“… a 2km stretch of curving sandy shore…â€
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Lemons Headland Walk
| Goal: | Lemons Headland |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,200 m |
| Return distance: | 4,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk the length of the beach and explore Lemons Headland. Return. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 14, Number 1, Lemons Beach, Petal Point
“… a 2km stretch of curving sandy shore…â€
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Petal Point walk
| Goal: | Boobyalla Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to boat ramp, then rockhop around Petal Point to Boobyalla Beach. Return same way, or along 4-WD track |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach
1 hour retrace route
“Lovely walk to the beach along headlands through coastal heath, interesting rocks and sandy areas…â€