Stumpys Camp No. 4 parking
| Nearest Road: | Musselroe Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Gladstone |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 40° 53′ 15″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 14′ 16″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Bore water |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Gladstone east on North Ansons Rd, then Musselroe Rd. Take 2nd entrance to Forester Kangaroo Drive, turn left at sign for Stumpys4. |
6 walks from Stumpys Camp No. 4 parking
Boulder Point Walk from Stumpys Camp No. 4
| Goal: | Boulder Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Return distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | From parking area, take to the beach and walk south-east to Boulder Point. Retrace route. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 188, Number 58, Cobler Rocks
“The granite outcrops occur as low hills and boulders protruding through dunes.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 18, Number 1, Stumpys Bay Beach
“Good clambering rocks around Boulder Point…â€
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Cobler Rocks Circuit Walk from Stumpys Camp No. 4
| Goal: | Cobler Rocks |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Take inland route to Cobler Rocks via Fire Trail to beach near Cray Creek Lagoon. Turn left to Coblers Rocks and return via coastal route to Stumpys 4 |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 188, Number 58, Cobler Rocks
“Coastal beach and heathlandâ€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 43, Number 2, #05 Cobler Rocks
3 hours retrace route
“Winding fire rail over lowhills through open shrubland to a hike along the beach.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 23, Number 4, 04- Cobler Rocks
2 hours circuit
“The scenic shoreline alternates between sandy beaches and granite outcrops.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 4, Cobler Rocks Walk - 8 Dec 2013
2 hours circuit
“… takes in some of the striking coastline of the Mount William National Park.â€
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Cod Bay beach walk from Stumpys 4
| Goal: | Cod Bay south end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,500 m |
| Return distance: | 15,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk Cray Creek Fire Trail to coast, then south to far end of Cod Bay. Return same way. |
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 18, Number 1, Stumpys Bay Beach
“… walking across the headland to the coves and the beach south.â€
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Cod Bay view from Stumpys Camp No. 4
Caution
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| Goal: | Cobler Rocks |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,250 m |
| Return distance: | 6,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow Cray Creek fire trail through to the coast. Walk south around small point to view Cod Bay. Return same route. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Cobler Rocks
2 hours retrace route
“… a fire trail that undulates gently through coastal heath…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 23, Number 4, 04- Cobler Rocks
“… passes through heathland which is a riot of colour in springâ€
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Mount William (Wukalina) Summit Circuit from Stumpys 4
| Goal: | Mount William summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 13,000 m |
| Comment: | From Stumpys No 4, follow trail along fenceline and then road to Mt William Track to summit. Return to car park and then alternate circuit route. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 191, Number 59, Mount William
5 hours circuit
“From the peak top, broad views are afforded from granite bouldersâ€
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 165, Number 29, Mount William (Wukalina) - May 16 2019
4 hours retrace route
“Coastal plains, banksia scrub, rocky rise with views, wildlife.â€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 42, Number 2, Mount William Summit
5 hours retrace route
“Flat shrubland gradually becomes steep and forested.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 1, Number 4, Mount William Summit - 18 Nov 2013
5 hours circuit retrace
“… unique banksia and xanthorrhoea heathland…â€
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Stumpy 4 beach access
| Goal: | Stumpys Beach4 |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 175 m |
| Return distance: | 350 m |
| Comment: | Follow track along lagoon and then across sand dune to beach. Return |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Mt William National Park Activities
“A day shelter with gas BBQs is found near campground No. 4…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 18, Number 1, Stumpys Bay Beach
“… groves of sighing she-oaks around the campsites…â€