Trousers Point parking
| Nearest Road: | Trousers Point Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Whitemark |
| Locality: | Flinders Island |
| Latitude: | S 40° 13′ 36″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 1′ 58″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | South on Trousers Point Rd to junction. With Big River Rd. Turn west here, staying on Trousers Pt Rd through to campground |
6 walks from Trousers Point parking
Fotheringate Bay Walk from Trousers Point
| Goal: | Fotheringate Bay |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,900 m |
| Comment: | Follow track west and then north to Fotheringate Bay. Either return along the road, or repeat the coastal track. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 46, Trousers Point
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“Unusual rock formations, views to off-shore islands and two beautiful beaches”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Trousers Point
“… accesses Fotheringate Bay.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Trousers Point
“Walk down to Trousers point and return”
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Trousers Point Beach Access
| Goal: | Trousers Point Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 120 m |
| Return distance: | 240 m |
| Comment: | Walk back road and then take track to beach. Return same way or over the rocks to car park. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Trousers Point
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Trousers Point Beach Walk
| Goal: | South End Trousers Point Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk around beach to southern end, then return same way. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Beach Walks
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Trousers Point Rocks Walk
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| Goal: | Coast |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Track from campground through bush to coastal rocks. Return, or rockhop back through little bays.. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Trousers Point
“A short marked walking track starts at Trousers Point camping ground… on the coast.”
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Trousers Point to Big River Cove Walk
| Goal: | Big River Cove |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow coast (beach, rocks or bush) round to Big River Cove for pick up or to continue next stage. |
References
Doreen H. Lovegrove and Steve Summers, 2001, A Walking Guide to Flinders Island and Cape Barren Island, 3rd ed., Flinders Council, PO Box 40, Whitemark, Tas 7255, Page 23, Number 5, Southern Flinders Island
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Beach Walks
“An extended coastal walk…”
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Trousers Point Walk
| Goal: | Trousers Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow track north along coast. Continue on rocks after track turns east for Fotheringate Bay.Continue out to point. Return same way. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Trousers Point
“Walk down to Trousers point and return”