Swansea jetty car park
| Nearest Road: | Jetty Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 7′ 25″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 4′ 39″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking on or near Jetty Road, near the jetty in the centre of town. |
4 walks from Swansea jetty car park
Jubilee Beach from south to north
| Goal: | North end of Jubilee Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | From Swansea jetty walk north along beach then around bluff and up track to southern end of Nine Mile Beach. Turn left to walk up to Shaw St parking. |
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 78, Number 5, 2 Jubilee Beach
“… calm water conditions so safe, gentle swimming… though seagrass deposits tend to get washed up.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 194, Swansea Caravan Park Tas
“backed by 10m high grassy bluffs above the western end of Nine Mile Beach…â€
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Jubilee Beach south access
Caution
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| Goal: | Jubilee Beach southern end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Walk down through the foreshore park to the beach. No specific route as it will depend where parking space is available |
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 78, Number 5, 2 Jubilee Beach
“… calm water conditions so safe, gentle swimming… though seagrass deposits tend to get washed up.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 194, Swansea Caravan Park Tas
“backed by 10m high grassy bluffs above the western end of Nine Mile Beach…â€
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Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
| Goal: | Waterloo Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,300 m |
| Comment: | From jetty, walk to end of Waterloo beach (or on track) then round the point on well made track. Complete circuit via Wellington St and Arnol St. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 57, Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
1 hour circuit
“… offers spectacular views across the bay…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 162, Number 49, Swansea
1 hour circuit
“Coast and historic villageâ€
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Waterloo Beach west access
| Goal: | Waterloo Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 20 m |
| Return distance: | 40 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to beach on right side of jetty and boat ramp. |
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 79, Number 5, 3 Waterloo Beach
“Sea grass beds close to the shoreline towards its southern endâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 196, Waterloo Beach Tas
“… often calm with seagrass covering the beachâ€