Porkys parking
| Nearest Road: | Barnes Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 39° 51′ 0″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 51′ 31″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Currie, drive past the airport on North Rd. Turn left into Barnes Rd at King Island Dairy and continue with care to end of road at the coast. Park where convenient, leaving road and tracks clear. |
4 walks from Porkys parking
Little Porky Access walk
| Goal: | North end Little Porky Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Return distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow track to left around coast to Little Porky Beach. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 112, Number 36, Porky Beach and Little Porky Beach via King Island Dairy
“There are extensive sand dunes behind Little Porky Beachâ€
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Porky Creek walk
| Goal: | Mouth of Little Porky Creek |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,100 m |
| Return distance: | 2,200 m |
| Comment: | Follow kelp track to left around coast to Little Porky Beach. Walk along sand to mouth of Porky Creek. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 112, Number 36, Porky Beach and Little Porky Beach via King Island Dairy
“There are extensive sand dunes behind Little Porky Beachâ€
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Porkys Beach Access walk
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| Goal: | Porky Beach southern end |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Walk north to start of Porkys Beach. If tide is low, rocks can be explored. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 112, Number 36, Porky Beach and Little Porky Beach via King Island Dairy
“Barnes Rd passes through between dairy buildings and then takes a turn right past the housing area. It is well signed.â€
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Porkys Beach walk to end
| Goal: | North end Porky Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north to Porkys Beach. Continue to northern end of beach, or as far as convenient. Return. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 112, Number 36, Porky Beach and Little Porky Beach via King Island Dairy
“Do not drive onto the sandy beach as it can be boggy in parts.â€