Shelly Point parking
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Scamander |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 26′ 6″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 16′ 37″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Shelly Point is just over 1km north of Wrinklers Bridge on the northern edge of Scamander. Turn seaward at the camping area and park at the end of the road. |
3 walks from Shelly Point parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Beaumaris Beach walk south to north
| Goal: | Dark Hollow Creek parking area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north the length of the beach to the outlet of Dark Hollow Creek. Track to parking is just north of the outflow. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 112, Beaumaris (s) Tas
“… extends from a cluster of shore-tied rocks for 1.2km to the submerged rocks of Shelly Point.â€
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 41, Number 1, 1 - Beaumaris Beach
“For those who like a wide open beach to themselves…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 111, Beaumaris Beach Tas
“The main beach extends … for 3,2 km to a cluster of rocks.â€
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Shelly Point Beach access
| Goal: | Shelly Point Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 25 m |
| Return distance: | 50 m |
| Comment: | Walk seaward on track which is closes to the beach. Return same way |
References
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 41, Number 1, 1 - Beaumaris Beach
“For those who like a wide open beach to themselves…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 113, Shelly Point Tas
“It is bordered by intertidal and submerged rocksâ€
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Wrinklers Beach northern access at Shelly Point
| Goal: | North end of Wrinklers Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 75 m |
| Return distance: | 150 m |
| Comment: | Walk south from carpark on track to northern end of Wrinklers beach. |
References
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 42, Number 2, 2 - Wrinklers Beach
“… it's easy to find a large area of beach to yourselfâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 114, Wrinklers Beach Tas
“… commences on the southern side of the Shelly Point rocks … for 1.9km to the mouth of Scamander R.â€