Dora Point Beach parking
| Nearest Road: | Skeleton Bay Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | St Helens |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 16′ 27″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 19′ 44″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive in Dora Point Rd 5km to car park overlooking the beach, just at the start of the campground |
5 walks from Dora Point Beach parking
Dora Point Beach Access
| Goal: | Dora Point Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Follow footpad down to beach. 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 25, Number 2, 2 - Dora Point Beach
“A strip of white sand curving along… the narrow channel at the mouth of St Georges Bay.â€
Tasmanian Beaches, Dora Point Beaches
“… a wide, curvaceous beach with soft white sand…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 93, Dora Point TAS
“ … beach conditions vary with the tidal shoals and tide conditions…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 70, Number 29, 29 - Skeleton Bay to Dora Point
“… low coastal heath and she-oak groves to the beautiful beach at Dora Point.â€
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Dora Point North Beach walk
| Goal: | Dora Point North Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Return distance: | 1,800 m |
| Comment: | Head north on the Skeleton Bay Track for 900m. Beach is just off the track when you get to it. Return same way or on rocks back to Dora Point Beach. |
References
Tasmanian Beaches, Dora Point Beaches
“Someone has put a sign saying 'Cash's Beach' above it; a new sign.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 92, Dora Point TAS
“… located 1 km north of Dora Point …â€
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Dora Point walk to Grants Point
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| Goal: | Grants Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,750 m |
| Return distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Head north on the Skeleton Bay Track to Grants Pont. Return same way or on the rocks. |
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 25, Number 2, 2 - Dora Point Beach
“Good walking … furthern north along the coast…â€
Tasmanian Beaches, Dora Point Beaches
“… a beautiful track, at times through muddy puddles…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 70, Number 29, 29 - Skeleton Bay to Dora Point
“… scenic rocky coastline…â€
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Dora Point walk to Little Elephant
| Goal: | Little Elephant Picnic Area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,200 m |
| Return distance: | 4,400 m |
| Comment: | Head north on the Skeleton Bay Track to Little Elephant Picnic Area. Return same way or on the rocks. |
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 25, Number 2, 2 - Dora Point Beach
“Good walking … furthern north along the coast…â€
Tasmanian Beaches, Dora Point Beaches
“… a beautiful track, at time through … ti-tree groves…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 70, Number 29, 29 - Skeleton Bay to Dora Point
“… scenic rocky coastline…â€
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Granite Rock Point walk
| Goal: | Granite Rock Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Follow foot pad down to beach. Head south and climb rocks on point as far as desired. Return. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 93, Dora Point TAS
“Strong tidal currents flow through the entrance and maintain a deep tidal channel…â€