Falmouth parking area
| Nearest Road: | Grant St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Scamander |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 30′ 12″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 16′ 13″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Tasman Highway, drive straight ahead from Falmouth Rd to Grant St to parking at the end. |
4 walks from Falmouth parking area
Falmouth Beach Access
| Goal: | Falmouth Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | From car park walk down to the sandy beach, depending on tide. Return. |
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 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“Sadly day use only, as no camping facilities.â€
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Falmouth walk across to Steeles Beach
| Goal: | Steeles Beach, south end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Walk is only available if the lagoon outflow is blocked, or the flow is very shallow. Be aware of the tide also. |
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 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“This is the more protected end with the shore sloping gently into the water.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 115, Steels Beach Tas
“Moderately hazardousâ€
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Falmouth walk to Mariposa Beach
| Goal: | Mariposa Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk out around Henderson Pt and follow on coastal rocks south around Mariposa Pt to car park at south end of beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 116, Falmouth (s1) Tas
“Moderately hazardousâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 117, Falmouth (s2) Tas
“Moderately hazardousâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 118, Falmouth (s3) Tas
“Moderately hazardousâ€
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 44, Number 3, 4 - Mariposa Beach
“A smooth rock headland…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardousâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 119, Mariposa Point Tas
“Moderately hazardousâ€
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Henderson Point Circuit
Caution
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| Goal: | Henderson Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | From carpark, follow coast round to right, on sand and rock, to the point. Retur via Hammond St. |
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 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“... publicly accessible from either end.â€