Cape Queen Elizabeth parking
Nearest Road: | Bruny Island Main Road |
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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 |
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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…â€
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.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Cape Queen Elizabeth - July 10, 2014
4 hours retrace route
“Stunningly secluded beaches and unique rock formations.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Sheer, unfenced sea cliffs at the Cape.â€
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…â€
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 Reserveâ€
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..â€
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 |
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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.â€
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…â€
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 |
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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.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Cape Queen Elizabeth - July 10, 2014
“At low tide the trail leads round the coast below Mars Bluff…â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.â€
Nick Dotson, Welcome to Bruny Island, Bruny Island Accommodation Services, Great Bay: Cape Queen Elizabeth
“… steeply ascening Mars Bluff for great views across The Neckâ€
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…â€
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
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Goal: | Miles Beach |
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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.â€
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.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 37, 37 - Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
“Narrow Bush track and beach walk.â€
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 dunesâ€
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Miles Beach walk from Main Road
Goal: | Eastern end of Miles Beach |
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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.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Miles Beach
“Explore this beautiful beachâ€