Swansea jetty car park
| Nearest Road: | Jetty Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 7′ 25″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 4′ 39″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking on or near Jetty Road, near the jetty in the centre of town. |
4 walks from Swansea jetty car park
Jubilee Beach from south to north
| Goal: | North end of Jubilee Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | From Swansea jetty walk north along beach then around bluff and up track to southern end of Nine Mile Beach. Turn left to walk up to Shaw St parking. |
References
Marianne Robertson, 2008, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 78, Number 5, 2 Jubilee Beach
“… calm water conditions so safe, gentle swimming… though seagrass deposits tend to get washed up.”
Nano Solutions, 2016, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 194, Swansea Caravan Park Tas
“backed by 10m high grassy bluffs above the western end of Nine Mile Beach…”
Nano Solutions, 2016, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.”
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Jubilee Beach south access
| Goal: | Jubilee Beach southern end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Walk down through the foreshore park to the beach. No specific route as it will depend where parking space is available |
References
Marianne Robertson, 2008, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 78, Number 5, 2 Jubilee Beach
“… calm water conditions so safe, gentle swimming… though seagrass deposits tend to get washed up.”
Nano Solutions, 2016, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 194, Swansea Caravan Park Tas
“backed by 10m high grassy bluffs above the western end of Nine Mile Beach…”
Nano Solutions, 2016, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.”
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Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
| Goal: | Waterloo Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,300 m |
| Comment: | From jetty, walk to end of Waterloo beach (or on track) then round the point on well made track. Complete circuit via Wellington St and Arnol St. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 57, Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
1 hour circuit
“… offers spectacular views across the bay…”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 162, Number 49, Swansea
1 hour circuit
“Coast and historic village”
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Waterloo Beach west access
Caution
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| Goal: | Waterloo Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 20 m |
| Return distance: | 40 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to beach on right side of jetty and boat ramp. |
References
Marianne Robertson, 2008, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 79, Number 5, 3 Waterloo Beach
“Sea grass beds close to the shoreline towards its southern end”
Nano Solutions, 2016, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 196, Waterloo Beach Tas
“… often calm with seagrass covering the beach”