Weymouth Beach Access Car Park
| Nearest Road: | Short St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Weymouth |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 0′ 48″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 8′ 50″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Nearby |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Left at Smith St, right at Short St to Beach Access car park. |
5 walks from Weymouth Beach Access Car Park
Pillow Lava Walk
| Goal: | Pillow Lava rocks |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk from car park along foreshore track to old boat ramp. Rocks are just west of boat ramp on the beach. May be underwater at high tide. Return. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Pillow Lava
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Weymouth Beach Walk
| Goal: | Mouth of Pipers River |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk along beach to river mouth. Return. Best at low tide. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, WeymouthBeach
“Sandy beach walk to mouth of Pipers Riverâ€
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Weymouth Circuit Track
| Goal: | Pipers River boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up Smith St to Telstra exchange on Major St, walking track to sports ground, river bank track to boat ramp, track through bush west to carpark |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, WeymouthCircuit
“Circuit of East Weymouthâ€
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Weymouth Coastal Track
| Goal: | Trevor St boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
| Return distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | Can be done one way, with pick up at boat ramp. Or explore the coastal rocks and coves one way with fossicking opportunities. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, WeymouthCoast
“Pleasant coastal walk through sheltering bush and with views over rocks out to sea andâ€
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Weymouth Fossicking Area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Fossicking area limit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 4,200 m |
| Comment: | It is possible to park at the old boat ramp or at the new boat ramp but there are no facilities there. |
References
Mineral Resources Tasmania, Fossicking Areas, Tasmanian Department of State Growth, Page 11, Weymouth Fossicking Area
“Because of the coastal location tiday charts may need to be consultedâ€