Orford Beach parking area
| Nearest Road: | Walpole St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 33′ 35″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 35″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From south end of bridge, drive straight ahead one block on Charles St, left into Elizabeth and left in Walpole St. Parking along on the right. |
3 walks from Orford Beach parking area
Orford Beach access
| Goal: | Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 175 m |
| Return distance: | 350 m |
| Comment: | Walk to the beach on one of the designated tracks. Return same way. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“… walkways to the beach through the coastal reserve trees and grass area”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…”
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Orford Beach North - at river mouth
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| Goal: | Sandspit at river mouth |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 800 m |
| Return distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on beach to spit at mouth of river. Return same way. |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“From the north tip of the beach there are lots of strong eddies and currents…”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…”
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Orford Beach south end
| Goal: | Boat ramp at south end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Return distance: | 1,800 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on beach to boat ramp. Return on beach or on adjacent walking track |
References
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 89, Number 5, 17 Millington Beach
“… walkways to the beach through the coastal reserve trees and grass area”
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Orford Beach, Tas
“… a low gradient high tide beach…”