Brickfields campground visitor parking
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 14′ 19″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 0′ 49″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Campsite beside highway 18km south of Swansea. Day parking at northern end, through campsite from main campsite entrance. |
3 walks from Brickfields campground visitor parking
Brickfields Beach access
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| Goal: | Brickfields Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 20 m |
| Return distance: | 40 m |
| Comment: | Beach is right beside day parking area. This is sometimes referred to as Mayfield Beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 219, Brickfield Beach
“It is bordered by steep vegetated slopes rising to the Rocky Hills to the north…â€
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“An attractive and traditional family camping spot which gets crowded in summer.â€
Tags
Old Man Creek walk
| Goal: | Old Man Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk south along beach to outlet of Old Man Creek. If creek is low then explore the 3 Arch Bridge. Return via beach or foot track. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 219, Brickfield Beach
“Old Man Creek crossing the southern end of the beachâ€
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“Exploration of the historic convict bridgeâ€
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“Pleasant white sandy beach of 500m length…â€
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Three Arch Bridge circuit
| Goal: | Three Arch Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk back through carpark and follow signs to bridge. Return same way or via beach. |
References
Geoff Richie, On the Convict Trail, Geoff Richie, Three Arch Bridge, Mayfield Beach
“… by walking 40m along a sign-posted track down from the … car park or by walking along the beach…â€