Low Head Lighthouse parking
| Nearest Road: | Low Head Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | George Town |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 3′ 21″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 47′ 26″ |
| Elevation: | 20 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | North end of Low Head Rd, just below lighthouse. |
4 walks from Low Head Lighthouse parking
Low Head Circuit
| Goal: | Low Head |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
| Comment: | Start at small gate from car park. Follow path left to Point, and back on west side to Nuns Beach. Return via Penguin Rookery Walk & road. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Circuit
“Walk must be completed by an hour before sunset to avoid disturbing penguins.â€
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Low Head Lighthouse Circuit
| Goal: | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Start at small east gate at car park. Follow track curving left around headland and back up to lighthouse . Follow sealed track back to car park. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Low Head Light Station and Pilot Station
“… the remainder of the Light Station is managed by the Parks and Wildlife Serviceâ€
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Lighthouse
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Low Head Lighthouse Walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
| Goal: | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Walk up the car park and turn left past information displays. Follow path around to lighthouse and other buildings. Return |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Low Head Light Station and Pilot Station
“The lighthouse is owned and operated by the Australian marine Safety Authority…â€
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Lighthouse
“Historic foghorn is activated at noon each Sunday.â€
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Low Head to East Beach walk
| Goal: | East Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Start at small east gate at car park. Head SE along shoreline, rockhopping as necessary as there is a coastal fence. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Circuit
“Keep outside fencelineâ€