Grassy Breakwater parking
| Nearest Road: | Breakwater Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Grassy |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 3′ 49″ |
| Longitude: | E 144° 3′ 52″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive down Grassy Harbour Road past the wharf and 250m out the breakwater to park. Please do not drive further as it might disturb the penguins. |
1 walk from Grassy Breakwater parking
Grassy Breakwater walk to Little Grassy Island
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Little Grassy Island |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Return distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk out the breakwater quietly to the original Little Grassy Island. It is possible to circle the island with care, or stand quietly at dawn or dusk. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 54, Number 15, Grassy Harbour and the Penguin Colony
45 minutes retrace route
“On the island … there is a rocky shore to negotiate, but the rocks are relatively small here and walking should present little difficulty.â€