Devonport Surf Club parking area
| Nearest Road: | Bluff Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Devonport |
| Locality: | NW Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 9′ 49″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 21′ 22″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking near playground beside surf club at the foot of The Bluff. |
4 walks from Devonport Surf Club parking area
Bluff Road Park and Foreshore Walk
| Goal: | AikenheadPt |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,100 m |
| Return distance: | 2,200 m |
| Comment: | Follow bike track east to the Vetnam War Memorial at the point. There is a short walk out to visit the 'Spirit of the Sea' on the breakwater. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Bluff Road Park and Foreshore Walk
18 minutes one way pickup
“Between William Street and Mersey River Breakwater car parkâ€
Tags
Mersey Bluff Beach access
| Goal: | Mersey Bluff Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 40 m |
| Return distance: | 80 m |
| Comment: | Easiest beach access is in front of the surf club. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Mersey Bluff Beach
“Access to beachâ€
Tags
Mersey Bluff Beachwalk
| Goal: | Mersey Bluff Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 0 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to beach. Check out western end rocks and then eastern end rocks. Return. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Mersey Bluff Beach
“Explore the beachâ€
Tags
Mersey Bluff walk
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: | Mersey Bluff Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | From Surf Club follow bike path around the eastern edge of the Bluff to the lighthouse. |
References
Peter S. Manchester, Created From Chaos - a geological trail of 100 sites in Tasmania, 1 ed., Peter S. Manchester, Page 202, Created from Chaos - Tasmania's most diverse and observable geological trail
“Referred to here as 'Devonport Bluff'â€
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Mersey Bluff
“2016-07-02 Good orderâ€
Jesse Aherne, Rotary Club of Devonport South East - pamphlet, Rotary Club of Devonport South East, Number 1, Mersey Bluff Area
“A 185 million year old headland of dolerite intrusive rock…â€
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Mersey Bluff Beach and Headland Walk
22 minutes one way pickup
“Between the Surf Life Saving Club and the Lighthouseâ€