Falmouth parking area
| Nearest Road: | Grant St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Scamander |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 30′ 12″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 16′ 13″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Tasman Highway, drive straight ahead from Falmouth Rd to Grant St to parking at the end. |
4 walks from Falmouth parking area
Falmouth Beach Access
| Goal: | Falmouth Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | From car park walk down to the sandy beach, depending on tide. Return. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“Sadly day use only, as no camping facilities.”
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Falmouth walk across to Steeles Beach
| Goal: | Steeles Beach, south end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Walk is only available if the lagoon outflow is blocked, or the flow is very shallow. Be aware of the tide also. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“This is the more protected end with the shore sloping gently into the water.”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 115, Steels Beach Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
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Falmouth walk to Mariposa Beach
| Goal: | Mariposa Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk out around Henderson Pt and follow on coastal rocks south around Mariposa Pt to car park at south end of beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 116, Falmouth (s1) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 117, Falmouth (s2) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 118, Falmouth (s3) Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 44, Number 3, 4 - Mariposa Beach
“A smooth rock headland…”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 120, Mariposa Beach Tas
“Highly hazardous”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 119, Mariposa Point Tas
“Moderately hazardous”
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Henderson Point Circuit
Caution
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| Goal: | Henderson Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | From carpark, follow coast round to right, on sand and rock, to the point. Retur via Hammond St. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 43, Number 3, 3 - Steels Beach
“... publicly accessible from either end.”