Waterloo Point car park
| Nearest Road: | Esplanade |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 7′ 37″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 4′ 60″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Tasman Highway in Swansea, turn towards coast into Wellington Road or Julia Street. At end, turn left up Esplanade and park at the end - near the golf course. |
3 walks from Waterloo Point car park
Schouten Beach access
| Goal: | Schouten Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 10 m |
| Return distance: | 40 m |
| Comment: | From car park, walk down to beach. |
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 80, Number 5, 4 Schouten Beach
“Narrow shore with a strip of shingle above the beach.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 197, Schouten House Beach Tas
“the main swimming and surfing beach at Swansea.â€
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Schouten Beach from north to south
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| Goal: | Schouten boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Return distance: | 1,800 m |
| Comment: | From Waterloo Point car park, walk south along beach to car park near Gordong St boat ramp. |
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 80, Number 5, 4 Schouten Beach
“Narrow shore with a strip of shingle above the beach.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 197, Schouten House Beach Tas
“the main swimming and surfing beach at Swansea.â€
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Waterloo Point walk
| Goal: | Waterloo Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | From car park, walk up track around shoreline to the point. Return to car. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 57, Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
“… stunning coastal sceneryâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 162, Number 49, Swansea
“Coast and historic villageâ€
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 79, Number 5, 3 Waterloo Beach
“… a particularly scenic and pleasant walk…â€