Ferry Point car park at Old Beach
| Nearest Road: | Jetty Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Old Beach |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 46′ 38″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 15′ 52″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Turn into either end of Jetty Rd from the East Derwent Highway. Ferry Point is where Jetty Rd bends sharply as it nears the shore of the Derwent. Parking is near the boat ramp. |
1 walk from Ferry Point car park at Old Beach
Old Beach Foreshore Trail from west to east
Caution
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| Goal: | Cassidys Bay access path |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk east on foreshore 2km. Find sealed access path just after track turns north, before boardwalk section. Car pickup is up on Curinga-Waters Drive. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Old Beach Foreshore Trail
“It's a beautiful foreshore with large areas of salt marsh and bird lifeâ€