Three Thumbs picnic area parking
Nearest Road: | Three Thumbs Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Orford |
Locality: | East Coast |
Latitude: | S 42° 36′ 34″ |
Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 55″ |
Elevation: | 419 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | P&WS |
Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
Car Park: | Good unsealed |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | Shelter |
Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
Comment: | From Weilangta Rd, drive to the end of Three Thumbs Rd.This is 500m past the sign for the start of the Three Thumbs track, and is the end of the road. |
1 walk from Three Thumbs picnic area parking
Three Thumbs Lookout
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Goal: | Lookout |
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Grade: | Flat |
Type: | No defined route |
One-way distance: | 10 m |
Comment: | For those not able to tackle a walk to the top, the view from the lookout at the car park is good too and a pleasant place to wait for the walkers. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 179, Number 54, Three Thumbs
“Coastal viewsâ€
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 86, Number 14, The Three Thumbs
“…expansive coastal views…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, Three Thumbs
“Picnic table and shelter, but no toilet. Suitable for wheelchairsâ€
Matt Williams, Tasmania, Tasmania.com, Three Thumbs Lookout
“… emergency shelter, picnic tables, fire pit and informational displays.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 2, Three Thumbs Track - 24 Jun 2013
“It isn't often that one of the best views from a hike is before you begin…â€
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, Thumbs Lookout - easy as one, two, three - Jun 25, 2014
1 minute no walking
“The views … are magnificent.â€