Kelvedon Beach car park
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 12′ 9″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 2′ 38″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Off-road parking is on east side of Tasman Hwy, 11km south of Swansea and about 300m south of the Kelvedon homestead entrance on the other side of the road. |
4 walks from Kelvedon Beach car park
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Bulwarks from Kelvedon Beach to Spiky Beach
| Goal: | Spiky Beach parking area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north along beach, over Dwarf point and along next beach. If accessible, walk above The Bulwarks then Spikey beach to track up to car park. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 208, Dwarf Point Tas
“.. The sloping 50m wide Dwarf Pointâ€
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 82, Number 5, 8 Kelvedon Beach
“Rocky headland to explore to the northâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 209, Kelvedon Beach Tas
“Two smaller streams and Kelvedon Creek back the beach.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 82, Number 5, 7 Spikey Beaches
“Three sandy coves interspersed with rocky outcrops on the shore and in the water…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 206, Spiky Beach Tas
“A short walking track leads from the carpark to the beachâ€
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Dwarf Point walk north on Kelvedon Beach
| Goal: | Dwarf Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk north to end of beach to visit Dwarf Point. There is another little beach beyond it for those who wish to explore. Return same way |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 208, Dwarf Point Tas
“.. The sloping 50m wide Dwarf Pointâ€
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 82, Number 5, 8 Kelvedon Beach
“Curving golden sandy shoreline, 2km long…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 209, Kelvedon Beach Tas
“Two smaller streams and Kelvedon Creek back the beach.â€
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Kelvedon Beach Access
| Goal: | Kelvedon Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 40 m |
| Return distance: | 80 m |
| Comment: | There is a short track to the beach from the car park. |
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 82, Number 5, 8 Kelvedon Beach
“Curving golden sandy shoreline, 2km long…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 209, Kelvedon Beach Tas
“Kelvedon Beach extends southwest from Dwarf Point for 2km…â€
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Shelley Point walk south on Kelvedon Beach
| Goal: | Shelley Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk south from car park along to end of beach at Shelly Pt. Return |
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 82, Number 5, 8 Kelvedon Beach
“Curving golden sandy shoreline, 2km long…â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 209, Kelvedon Beach Tas
“Kelvedon Beach extends southwest from Dwarf Point for 2km…â€