Hiscutt Park car parking
| Nearest Road: | Crescent St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Penguin |
| Locality: | NW Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 6′ 39″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 4′ 9″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | In Penguin, Crescent St is alongside the railway on the inland side. The entrance is opposite the old railway station (now museum). Enter it from Main Rd at either of the two railway crossings. |
1 walk from Hiscutt Park car parking
Hiscutt Park Lake circuit walk
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| Goal: | Seat on west side of lake |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Walk to north end of car park. Left on path across dam wall, round lake to bridge and back to car park. |
References
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, Hiscutt Park: Dutch Windmill
“… situated around the Penguin Creek… a weir was created to form an artificial lake…â€
Duncan McDougall, Highway Traveller - your guide to towns on Australian Highways, Penguin Attractions - Hiscutt Park
“Penguin Creek runs through the park, ending at a large lake.â€