Low Head Lighthouse parking
| Nearest Road: | Low Head Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | George Town |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 3′ 21″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 47′ 26″ |
| Elevation: | 20 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | North end of Low Head Rd, just below lighthouse. |
4 walks from Low Head Lighthouse parking
Low Head Circuit
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: | Low Head |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
| Comment: | Start at small gate from car park. Follow path left to Point, and back on west side to Nuns Beach. Return via Penguin Rookery Walk & road. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Circuit
“Walk must be completed by an hour before sunset to avoid disturbing penguins.”
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Low Head Lighthouse Circuit
| Goal: | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Start at small east gate at car park. Follow track curving left around headland and back up to lighthouse . Follow sealed track back to car park. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Low Head Light Station and Pilot Station
“… the remainder of the Light Station is managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service”
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Lighthouse
Tags
Low Head Lighthouse Walk
| Goal: | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Walk up the car park and turn left past information displays. Follow path around to lighthouse and other buildings. Return |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Low Head Light Station and Pilot Station
“The lighthouse is owned and operated by the Australian marine Safety Authority…”
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Lighthouse
“Historic foghorn is activated at noon each Sunday.”
Tags
Low Head to East Beach walk
| Goal: | East Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Start at small east gate at car park. Head SE along shoreline, rockhopping as necessary as there is a coastal fence. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Low Head Circuit
“Keep outside fenceline”