Maquarie Heads parking
| Nearest Road: | Maquarie Heads Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Strahan |
| Locality: | West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 13′ 13″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 13′ 35″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | Camping fee |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Strahan head west then south to airport. Continue south on Maquaried Heads Rd to end of road. Parking is limited near beach. |
2 walks from Maquarie Heads parking
Braddon Point walk
| Goal: | Closest approach to Entrance Island |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Return distance: | 1,800 m |
| Comment: | Walk north around the beach until opposite Enrance Island. The gap between the island and the mainland is the notorious Hell's Gates. Return. |
References
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 8, Number 2, Macquarie Heads Camp Ground
“… beautiful views whilst walking along the beach.”
Tags
Maquarie Heads to Ocean Beach Lookout walk
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: | Ocean Beach Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | From the end of Macquarie Heads Rd, walk north on beach to Ocean Beach Lookout for pickup. |
References
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 10, Number 2, Ocean Beach
“Beautiful views whilst walking along the beach”