Spring Beach parking
| Nearest Road: | Rheban Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 34′ 45″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 54′ 34″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Comment: | From south end of Prosser River Bridge, head south on Charles St which becomes Rheban Rd. Continue into village of Spring Beach and car park is where road is close to the beach. |
2 walks from Spring Beach parking
Spring Beach to Raspins Beach walk, Orford
| Goal: | North end Raspins Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 6,750 m |
| Return distance: | 13,500 m |
| Comment: | From Spring Beach parking, follow coastal track north, cross bridge over Prossers River and continue to north end Raspins Beach. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 164, Number 50, Orford - Maria View
5 hours retrace route
“Coastal cliffs and beachesâ€
One-off references or owner clarifications, Orford Coast Walk
“All on the coast with specky viewsâ€
Tags
Spring Beach to Shelly Beach Walk, Orford
Caution
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| Goal: | Shelly Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
| Return distance: | 6,400 m |
| Comment: | From Spring Beach to Shelly Beach via Quarry Point. Car park each end, or walk back. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 82, Number 13, Shelly Beach to Spring Beach
2 hours 5 minutes retrace route
“Its main claim to fame was the huge quarry of high quality sandstone at Shelly Pointâ€