Moulting Bay car park
| Nearest Road: | Moulting Bay Beach Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | St Helens |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 16′ 57″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 17′ 27″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
5 walks from Moulting Bay car park
Humbug Point circuit
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Humbug Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Take track to Humbug Pt. Continue around coast nearly to Dora Point. Turn left at intersection with Dora Point Track and cross the hill back to start. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 68, Number 28, 28 - Humbug Point Circuit
4 hours circuit
“A largely flat walk through coastal bush…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Where to Stay, P&WS, Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area
“In spring the area is ablaze with colour.â€
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Humbug Point walk
| Goal: | Humbug Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk south along coast to high spot on Humbug Point. At junction, take track back NW down to beach. Walk around to point. Return. Beware cliffs. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 68, Number 28, 28 - Humbug Point Circuit
4 hours circuit
“A largely flat walk through coastal bush…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Where to Stay, P&WS, Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area
“In spring the area is ablaze with colour.â€
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Humbug Point walk from Dora Point
| Goal: | Humbug Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk south along coast to high spot on Humbug Point. At junction, take track back NW down to beach. Walk around to point. Return. Beware cliffs. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 66, Number 27, 27 - Dora Point to Humbug Point
3 hours retrace route
“A largely flat walk aong a well-made track…â€
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Moulting Bay to Binalong coastal walk
| Goal: | Gulch at Binalong Bay |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 15,000 m |
| Return distance: | 30,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow coastal tracks and then road for last leg into Binalong Bay. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 68, Number 28, 28 - Humbug Point Circuit
“A largely flat walk through coastal bush…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 68, Number 28, 28 - Humbug Point Circuit
“A largely flat walk through coastal bush…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 70, Number 29, 29 - Skeleton Bay to Dora Point
“… scenic rocky coastline…â€
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Moulting Bay to Dora Point walk
| Goal: | Dora Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,750 m |
| Return distance: | 7,500 m |
| Comment: | Take Dora Point Track over the hills to Dora Point. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 64, Number 26, 26 - Moulting Bay to Dora Point
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“A walk across gently rolling hills in open coastal woodland.â€