Big Penguin parking
Nearest Road: | Main Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Penguin |
Locality: | NW Coast |
Latitude: | S 41° 6′ 48″ |
Longitude: | E 146° 4′ 21″ |
Elevation: | 5 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Local council |
Road Surface: | Sealed |
Car Park: | Sealed |
Water: | Mains tap |
Toilets: | Flush |
Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
Shelter: | Nearby |
Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
Comment: | In town centre of Penguin, park on side of road near 'Big Penguin'. |
2 walks from Big Penguin 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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Big Penguin to Penguin Creek walk
Goal: | Bridge over Penguin Creek |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 600 m |
Return distance: | 1,200 m |
Comment: | From the 'Big Penguin', walk west on foreshore path to bridge over Penguin Creek. Alternatively, walk on beach to creek and return. |
References
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, Big Penguin and so Much More
“The Big Penguin is located on the Penguin Esplanade…â€
Duncan McDougall, Highway Traveller - your guide to towns on Australian Highways, Penguin Attractions - The Big Penguin
“It is located on the foreshore near the traffic lightsâ€
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 Beach Access
Goal: | Penguin Beach near ramp access |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 50 m |
Return distance: | 100 m |
Comment: | Park near 'Big Penguin' to access the beach via cement ramp. Other access points along the beach in both directions. |
References
Tania Horne, Think Tasmania.com, Big Penguin and so Much More
“The Big Penguin is located on the Penguin Esplanade…â€
Duncan McDougall, Highway Traveller - your guide to towns on Australian Highways, Penguin Attractions - The Big Penguin
“On the foreshore near the traffic lights and opposite the Post Officeâ€
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€