Stokes Point car parking
| Nearest Road: | Seal Rocks Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 8′ 54″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 55′ 1″ |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive south on South Rd, (opening and shutting gates as they are found) and park where lighthouse road veers left. If road becomes too rough, reconsider - park and walk the last section. |
2 walks from Stokes Point car parking
Stokes Point Light
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| Goal: | Stokes Point Light |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Return distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk inland on the track to lighthouse which is on top of the small hill. Return same way. |
References
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Carnarvon Bay 1910
“'They might have had a very hard tie getting ashore at King Island.â€
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 2, Number 9, Nature Lover Itinerary
“It is a good landmark to keep your eye on as you explore the rocky coastline around here,â€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 87, Number 26, Stokes Point
“The Stokes Point Light is a mere 10m high beacon…â€
Tags
Stokes Point Walk
| Goal: | Stokes Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk along coastal track to the gulch at Stokes Point. Return same way to car. Be very wary of the sea state here. |
References
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 2, Number 9, Nature Lover Itinerary
“Meander further down the coast towards the southernmost point of King Island.â€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 87, Number 26, Stokes Point
“Stokes Point is a logical target for the enthusiastic hiker.â€