Mariposa Beach parking
| Nearest Road: | Tasman HWY |
|---|---|
| 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
| Goal: | Mariposa Beach |
|---|---|
| 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.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardousâ€
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Mariposa Beach walk to Falmouth
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Falmourth |
|---|---|
| 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 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
“…the small holiday resort of Falmouth.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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Mariposa Beach walk to Four Mile Creek Beach
| Goal: | Four Mile Creek Beach |
|---|---|
| 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 hazardousâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 121, Mariposa (s) 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
“To the south there is a long strip of mostly boulder beach…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardousâ€
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Mariposa Point walk
| Goal: | Mariposa Point |
|---|---|
| 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…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€