Orford Beach parking area
| Nearest Road: | Walpole St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 33′ 35″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 35″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From south end of bridge, drive straight ahead one block on Charles St, left into Elizabeth and left in Walpole St. Parking along on the right. |
3 walks from Orford Beach parking area
Orford Beach access
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| Goal: | Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 175 m |
| Return distance: | 350 m |
| Comment: | Walk to the beach on one of the designated tracks. 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 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“… walkways to the beach through the coastal reserve trees and grass areaâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…â€
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Orford Beach North - at river mouth
| Goal: | Sandspit at river mouth |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 800 m |
| Return distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on beach to spit at mouth of river. 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 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“From the north tip of the beach there are lots of strong eddies and currents…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…â€
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Orford Beach south end
| Goal: | Boat ramp at south end |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Return distance: | 1,800 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on beach to boat ramp. Return on beach or on adjacent walking track |
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 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“… walkways to the beach through the coastal reserve trees and grass areaâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…â€