Calcified Forest parking
| Nearest Road: | Seal Rocks Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 6′ 18″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 53′ 15″ |
| Elevation: | 90 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Take Grassy Rd out of Currie, then south on South Rd about 30km till Seal Rocks Rd on right. Drive about 3km on Seal Rocks Rd, then left to car park in about 150m. |
3 walks from Calcified Forest parking
Calcified Forest to Caves Creek circuit
| Goal: | Caves Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Start at viewing platform for calcified forest. Due west near foot of steps. Skirt coast north to Caves Creek then inland to road. Return to car. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 134, Number 43, Calcified Forest to Caves Creek
2 hours circuit
“"the toughest walk I have done on King Island"â€
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Calcified Forest Walk
Caution
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| Goal: | Calcified Forest |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 630 m |
| Return distance: | 1,260 m |
| Comment: | Although the calcareus formations are quite weather resistant, they are prone to human and animal interference. Please respect signs and barriers. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 33, Calcified Forest (King Island)
30 minutes retrace route
“… made up of hundreds of weirdly shaped limestone features.â€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 16, Number 2, The Calcified Forest Seal Rocks State Reserve
45 minutes retrace route
“A viewing platform gives commanding views of the 'calcified forest' and the Southern Ocean to the west.â€
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 5, South West Trails (Calcified Forest Walk)
30 minutes retrace route
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Denbys Bay Circuit walk from Calcified Forest
| Goal: | Denbys Bay |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 9,250 m |
| Comment: | Start at viewing platform for calcified forest. Due west near foot of steps. Skirt coast south to Denbys Bay. Then South Rd back to start car park. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 130, Number 42, Calcified Forest to Denbys Bay
4 hours circuit
“From near viewing platform, follow track with care through mutton bird and penguin rookeries.â€