Brickfields campground visitor parking
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 14′ 19″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 0′ 49″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Campsite beside highway 18km south of Swansea. Day parking at northern end, through campsite from main campsite entrance. |
3 walks from Brickfields campground visitor parking
Brickfields Beach access
| Goal: | Brickfields Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 20 m |
| Return distance: | 40 m |
| Comment: | Beach is right beside day parking area. This is sometimes referred to as Mayfield Beach. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 219, Brickfield Beach
“It is bordered by steep vegetated slopes rising to the Rocky Hills to the north…”
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“An attractive and traditional family camping spot which gets crowded in summer.”
Tags
Old Man Creek walk
| Goal: | Old Man Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk south along beach to outlet of Old Man Creek. If creek is low then explore the 3 Arch Bridge. Return via beach or foot track. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 219, Brickfield Beach
“Old Man Creek crossing the southern end of the beach”
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“Exploration of the historic convict bridge”
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 83, Number 5, 9 Brickfield Beach
“Pleasant white sandy beach of 500m length…”
Tags
Three Arch Bridge circuit
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: | Three Arch Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk back through carpark and follow signs to bridge. Return same way or via beach. |
References
Geoff Richie, On the Convict Trail, Geoff Richie, Three Arch Bridge, Mayfield Beach
“… by walking 40m along a sign-posted track down from the … car park or by walking along the beach…”