Shearing Shed Lagoon parking
| Nearest Road: | South Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 7′ 7″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 54′ 41″ |
| Elevation: | 20 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive south on South Rd. to Seal Rocks turn-off. Continue on 500m to just past Shearing Shed Lagoon on right. Pass through gate on South Road, and park by ruins just before second gate. |
3 walks from Shearing Shed Lagoon parking
Debys Bay walk from South Rd
| Goal: | Denbys Bay |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Return distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk south through second gate and take right fork in road to walk down to Denbys Bay. If road is suitable, you can drive down instead of walking. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 48, Number 13, Denbys Bay to Surprise Bay
“Don't be intimidated by the gates - you are only asked to leave them as you find them.â€
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Denbys Lagoon Walk from South Rd
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| Goal: | Denbys Lagoon |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 700 m |
| Return distance: | 1,400 m |
| Comment: | Pass through second gate and walk on right fork towards beach. Keep right at next fork. Quietly approach Denbys Lagoon to view waterbirds. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 48, Number 13, Denbys Bay to Surprise Bay
“This track passes by Denbys Lagoon … numerous water birds graze on this tranquil wetland.â€
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Surprise Bay walk from South Rd
| Goal: | South End Surprise Bay |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Pass through second gate and walk right to beach. Walk south aong Denbys Bay and Surprise Bay to end. Return same way. Can drive if suitable 4WD. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 48, Number 13, Denbys Bay to Surprise Bay
“It can be easier walking on the kelp farmers' wheel tracks than keeping on the beach.â€