Cape Queen Elizabeth parking
| Nearest Road: | Bruny Island Main Road |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Great Bay |
| Locality: | Bruny Island |
| Latitude: | S 43° 13′ 49″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 22′ 47″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | About 3km north of The Neck, and just north of the airstrip on the Main Road. Sign indicates Cape QE and Moorina Bay. |
5 walks from Cape Queen Elizabeth parking
Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk from Main Road
| Goal: | Cape Queen Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 6,250 m |
| Return distance: | 12,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk along edge of Landing Ground then between Big and Little Lagoon to Mars Bluff, Miles Beach and the Cape. Return |
References
Bruny Island - Attractions and Accommodation, Number 3, Cape Queen Elizabeth
3 hours retrace route
“… coastal heathland, spectacular views…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 21, 21 - Cape Queen Elizabeth
“Empty beaches, a sea arch and caves feature on an enticing island walk.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Cape Queen Elizabeth - July 10, 2014
4 hours retrace route
“Stunningly secluded beaches and unique rock formations.”
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Sheer, unfenced sea cliffs at the Cape.”
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 12, Number 2011, December 2011 - Cape Queen Elizabeth, Bruny
4 hours retrace route
“… the beach connection around Mars Bluff to Moorina Bay is only available at low tide…”
Nick Dotson, Welcome to Bruny Island, Bruny Island Accommodation Services, Great Bay: Cape Queen Elizabeth
3 hours retrace route
“This walk is within the Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“Those who wish can continue on to Cape Queen Elizabeth by climbing up the eastern end of the beach..”
Hillary Cane, Bill Erickson, Bec & John Davis, Mike & Anne Briggs, Bruny Island - A Guide for Walkers, 2nd ed., Grundys Point Press, Page 5
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Church Hill Walk from Main Road
| Goal: | Church Hill Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Return distance: | 10,000 m |
| Comment: | Veer north on 4WD track from Mars Bluff. Access to ruins of St Peters Church (a further 1 km from summit) only with permission of land holders. |
References
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“Here the four-wheel-drive track swings north (inland) towards Church Hill…”
Hillary Cane, Bill Erickson, Bec & John Davis, Mike & Anne Briggs, Bruny Island - A Guide for Walkers, 2nd ed., Grundys Point Press, Page 6
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Mars Bluff Walk from Main Road
| Goal: | Mars Bluff summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk along edge of Landing ground from Main Road, between Big and Little Lagoons and to the Bluff. Walk round it at low tide to explore rocks. Return. |
References
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 21, 21 - Cape Queen Elizabeth
“The disused 4WD track curls around Big Lagoon before approaching the base of Mars Bluff.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Cape Queen Elizabeth - July 10, 2014
“At low tide the trail leads round the coast below Mars Bluff…”
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.”
Nick Dotson, Welcome to Bruny Island, Bruny Island Accommodation Services, Great Bay: Cape Queen Elizabeth
“… steeply ascening Mars Bluff for great views across The Neck”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“The climb up the bluff is short steep and sandy…”
Hillary Cane, Bill Erickson, Bec & John Davis, Mike & Anne Briggs, Bruny Island - A Guide for Walkers, 2nd ed., Grundys Point Press, Page 5
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Miles Beach access from Main Road
| Goal: | Miles Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk along edge of Landing ground from Main Road, between Big and Little Lagoons and to the Bluff. Continue down to Miles Beach on foot track. Return. |
References
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 21, 21 - Cape Queen Elizabeth
“Pass the rainbow-like sea arch to Miles Beach.”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 21, 21 - Cape Queen Elizabeth
“… follow Miles Beach to its end. Turn back as track starts steep climp up to the Cape.”
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“… a very pleasant foot track that descends gently through low scrub then more steeply into the dunes”
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Miles Beach walk from Main Road
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| Goal: | Eastern end of Miles Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Take track for Cape Queen Elizabeth until you reach Miles Beach. Walk to end of Cape and return same way. |
References
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“Explore this beautiful beach”