Penguin Lions Park parking at Surf Club Point
| Nearest Road: | Lions Park Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Penguin |
| Locality: | NW Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 6′ 52″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 4′ 32″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | In town centre of Penguin, where railway crosses Main Rd, turn towards the sea and follow railway on north side. Park is at the end of the narrow sealed road on Surf Club Point (no surf club though!) |
5 walks from Penguin Lions Park parking at Surf Club Point
Penguin Beach walk to Penguin Creek
| Goal: | Penguin Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Access Beach via stairs near Surf Club Point. Walk west to end of beach at Penguin Creek. Return. Best at low tide. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1105, Penguin Beach Tas
“It is a steep, narrow, high tide beach grading into a mixture of intertidal low tide terrace & rockâ€
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Penguin to Three Sisters along shoreline
| Goal: | Three Sisters car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 7,500 m |
| Return distance: | 15,000 m |
| Comment: | From Penguin following shoreline to the Three Sisters car park. Some steep rocks block access at high tide so care required. |
References
Peter S. Manchester, Created From Chaos - a geological trail of 100 sites in Tasmania, 1 ed., Peter S. Manchester, Page 205, … Goat Island
“… known in geological circles as the "West Bank Chaos".â€
Jesse Aherne, Rotary Club of Devonport South East - pamphlet, Rotary Club of Devonport South East, Number 4, Goat Island
“… resulting from enormous pressure and heat from the thrusting of 2 earth plates.â€
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, The Old Coast road: a scenic drive - Three Sisters
“… one often sees cormorants and sea eagles, as well as the thousands of gulls.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1109, Penguin Point €
“… fronted by 100m wide intertidal rock flats which link at low tide to two small rock islets.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Rock and beach walk Between Three Sisters and Penguin
“Not accessible at high tide or in rough conditions. Check tides and weather carefully.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1108, Tea Tree Point (w) Tas
“A narrow strip of grass, then the railway and road back the beach…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1110, Three Sisters 1 Tas
“… fronted by 50m wide rock flats then a sandy bay floorâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1111, Three Sisters 2 Tas
“… between Lodders Point and Goat Islandâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1112, Three Sisters 3 Tas
“… narrow strip of high tide sand and cobbles…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1107, Watcombe (e) Beach Tas
“… fronted by 150m wide intertidal rock flats.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1106, Watcombe Beach Tas
“… bordered and fringed by extensive rock flatsâ€
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Perry-Ling gardens walk
| Goal: | Penguin Silver Mine parking |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Sloping track to grassy path through Max Perry reserve. At eastern end, up to cross railway and road to footpath. Continue east past gardens to pickup |
References
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, The Old Coast Road: a scenic drive - Ling Perry Gardens, Penguin
“in spring… a visual splendour of beautiful roadside gardens…â€
Duncan McDougall, Highway Traveller - your guide to towns on Australian Highways, Penguin Attractions - Perry-Ling Gardens
“The gardens run parallel with Main Street and the railway line for approximately one kilometre.â€
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Watcombe Beach Access
Caution
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| Goal: | Watcombe Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Take cement path around picnic shelter and then down sloping path to reach beach access steps. Return same way |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1106, Watcombe Beach Tas
“… lies on the easter side of Surf Club Point…â€
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Watcombe Beach walk
| Goal: | East end Watcombe Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 750 m |
| Comment: | Walk down sloping path. Continue on grass (Max Perry Reserve) to end of beach. Walk down to beach and return to access path. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 1106, Watcombe Beach Tas
“… a 50m wide sandy low tide bar, bordered and bringed by extensive rock flats…â€