Eddystone Point Lighthouse car parking
| Nearest Road: | Eddystone Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Gladstone |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 40° 59′ 35″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 20′ 53″ |
| Elevation: | 20 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive out to the end of Eddystone Rd. Do not drive into the Lapunya site if asked not to proceed. This is Aboriginal land and leased to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc. Park only at the lighthouse |
2 walks from Eddystone Point Lighthouse car parking
Eddystone Lighthouse lookout
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
| Goal: | Eddystone Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No walking |
| One-way distance: | 1 m |
| Comment: | Parking by the lighthouse has good views along the coast for those with limited mobility. |
References
Visit St Helens, Visit St Helens, Ansons Bay, Eddystone Point and Mt William National Park
“Eddystone Point is called Larapuna in the local Aboriginal language.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 4005, Bay of Fires Conservation Area- Northern Section
“… extends from the northern shore of the Ansons Bay outlet to Eddystone Point.â€
Malcolm S Macdonald, Lighthouses of Australia Inc, Lighthouses of Australia Inc, The Eddystone Point Lighthouse
“This striking pink granite tower is on a point that juts out into the sea.â€
Tags
Eddystone Point Walk
| Goal: | Eddystone Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Take footpad near old auxiliary light out towards the point. Stop at the gulch cutting off the 'island'. Return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 4005, Bay of Fires Conservation Area- Northern Section
“… extends from the northern shore of the Ansons Bay outlet to Eddystone Point.â€
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Eddystone Point
“Well- worn foot pad starts by old Auxiliary light. Follow south to rocks and return.â€
Malcolm S Macdonald, Lighthouses of Australia Inc, Lighthouses of Australia Inc, The Eddystone Point Lighthouse
“This striking pink granite tower is on a point that juts out into the sea.â€