Mariposa Beach parking
Nearest Road: | Tasman HWY |
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Nearest Town: | Scamander |
Locality: | East Coast |
Latitude: | S 41° 31′ 22″ |
Longitude: | E 148° 16′ 45″ |
Elevation: | 5 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | P&WS |
Road Surface: | Sealed |
Car Park: | Rough |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | No table |
Comment: | Park on sea side of highway, near end of fence. |
4 walks from Mariposa Beach parking
Mariposa Beach Access walk
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Goal: | Mariposa Beach |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 50 m |
Return distance: | 100 m |
Comment: | Follow marked track down to the beach. Return same way. |
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 44, Number 3, 4 - Mariposa Beach
“… the sand is soft so it's easier to walk just above the waterline.”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardous”
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Mariposa Beach walk to Falmouth
Goal: | Falmourth |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
Return distance: | 8,000 m |
Comment: | Walk north along Mariposa Beach. Continue on the rocks 4km to Falmouth. Around Henderson Pt, follow creek to car park. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 116, Falmouth (s1) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 117, Falmouth (s2) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 118, Falmouth (s3) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
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
“…the small holiday resort of Falmouth.”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 119, Mariposa Point Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
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Mariposa Beach walk to Four Mile Creek Beach
Goal: | Four Mile Creek Beach |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
Return distance: | 6,000 m |
Comment: | Follow marked track down to beach. Walk right along the beach. Continue on rocks through to northern end of Four Mile Creek Beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 122, Four Mile Creek Beach Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 121, Mariposa (s) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
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
“To the south there is a long strip of mostly boulder beach…”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardous”
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Mariposa Point walk
Goal: | Mariposa Point |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 500 m |
Return distance: | 1,000 m |
Comment: | Follow marked track down to beach, turn left and walk to the rocky point. 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 44, Number 3, 4 - Mariposa Beach
“… a smooth rock headland to the north…”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 119, Mariposa Point Tas
“Moderately hazardous”