Currie car parking
| Nearest Road: | Edward St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Currie |
| Locality: | King Island |
| Latitude: | S 39° 55′ 44″ |
| Longitude: | E 143° 50′ 45″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Little Beach end of Edward Street in Currie. |
6 walks from Currie car parking
Big Beach access walk
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| Goal: | Big Beach access |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk down the road past the wharf and through Stockyard Park. From there it is a short stroll down to this beach. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
“To the immediate north of Currie Wharf can be found Big Beach.â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Harbour
“… difficult of approach and equally difficult to quit…â€
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Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk - Long
| Goal: | Netherby Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | From Lions Park at Little Beach, Currie, follow Burgess Bay Track past the Currie Light, around the golf course and by kelp factory back to start. |
References
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Long Walk)
1 hour circuit
“Kelp Industries Visitor Centre is open weekdaysâ€
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 45, Number 12, Currie Maritime Precinct and the Kelp Factory
1 hour circuit
“The lighthouse is your primary destination before picking up the well-formed gravel road that heads out towards Stingray Bay.â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Blencathra 1875
“'All hands on deck - save ship!'â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Lighthouse
“'It's a long way up that light at 2am.'â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails: Netherby: 1866
“… send help and succour to 500 ship-wrecked people…â€
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Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk - Short
| Goal: | Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | From lighthouse, walk left around the foreshore, then left up Beach Road. Back past sports ground and King Island Museum to car park. |
References
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Short Walk)
45 minutes circuit
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 42, Number 11, Currie Township, Lighthouse and Museum
“The wharf, breakwater and lighthouse museum are all worth a look.â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Blencathra 1875
“'All hands on deck - save ship!'â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Lighthouse
“'It's a long way up that light at 2am.'â€
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Currie Little Beach and Wharf walk
| Goal: | Little Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | For a short amble, walk down to Little Beach or the wharf area, depending on the state of the tide. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
“You could visit the wharf and ramble around Little Beach…â€
King Island Maritime trails, Maritime Trails - Currie Harbour
“… difficult of approach and equally difficult to quit…â€
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Devils Gap circuit walk
| Goal: | Devils Gap |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk along Big Beach & around coast to Devils Gap. Take track inland to Moores Dr. Continue on Charles St then right into Main St back to Edward St. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 39, Number 10, Currie and Big Beach Ramble
1 hour circuit
“Just past Devils Gap you can pick up the track that will lead to Charles Street.â€
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Netherby Road walk to Admiral Beach
| Goal: | British Admiral Beach car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk inland on Edwards Rd to the centre of town. Turn south into Netherby Rd and follow for 4 km to the end at British Admiral Beach for pick up. |
References
Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 13, Number 1, British Admiral Beach
“… set out from Currie down Netherby Rd to the end at British Admiral Beach car park.â€
King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 1, Currie Heritage Harbourside Walk (Long Walk)
“A right turn at Netherby Rd would take you to British Admiral Beach 2 km south - access to foreshore track is about 900m along gravel road.â€