Henty Dunes Picnic Area
Nearest Road: | Henty Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Strahan |
Locality: | West |
Latitude: | S 42° 3′ 58″ |
Longitude: | E 145° 16′ 54″ |
Elevation: | 40 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Local council |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Good unsealed |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
Comment: | About 14 km out of Strahan on Henty Rd, with signed picnic area on side road to west side of main road. |
1 walk from Henty Dunes Picnic Area
Henty Dunes sand
Caution
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Goal: | To explore the sand dunes - no track |
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Grade: | Some Very Steep |
Type: | No defined route |
One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
Comment: | It is possible to walk to the beach (westward) but most people play on the sand slopes. Toboggans are available for hire in Strahan. |
References
Strahan Village Blog, Daily dose of exercise:Sandboarding at Henty Dunes in Strahan
“… a pleasant, shaded picnic area but no facilities so bring your own water and food.â€
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 3, Number 2, Henty Sand Dunes
“From the picnic area it's an easy 1,5 hour walk through the dunes to Ocean Beach.â€