Shaw St parking, Swansea
| Nearest Road: | Shaw St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Swansea |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 6′ 58″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 4′ 18″ |
| Elevation: | 10 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: | No table |
| Comment: | On the northern fringes of Swansea the Bark Mill is on the western side of the Tasman Hwy. Nearly opposite is Shaw St. Drive to end to the parking area. |
5 walks from Shaw St parking, Swansea
Jubilee Beach from north to south
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Swansea jetty |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | From Shaw St parking, walk north to beach, then south around bluff and along beach to jetty end. |
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 78, Number 5, 2 Jubilee Beach
“… calm water conditions so safe, gentle swimming… though seagrass deposits tend to get washed up.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.â€
Nano Solutions, 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…â€
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Meredith River mouth from Shaw St
| Goal: | Meredith River mouth |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on track to beach, then continue north on beach to river mouth. Return on beach or via bush track. |
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 77, Number 5, 1 - Nine Mile Beach
“… turn down Shaw St. Beach and car park are 500m.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 192, Nine Mile Beach Tas
“… curving for 13.1 km from sandy Point Bagot to the entrance to Great Swanport…â€
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Nine Mile Beach access from Shaw St, Swansea
| Goal: | Nine Mile Beach, west end |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Walk north on track to beach. Explore as you wish. 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 77, Number 5, 1 - Nine Mile Beach
“… turn down Shaw St. Beach and car park are 500m.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 192, Nine Mile Beach Tas
“… curving for 13.1 km from sandy Point Bagot to the entrance to Great Swanport…â€
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Nine Mile Beach walk from west to east
| Goal: | Bagot Pt end of 9 Mile Beach |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 13,100 m |
| Return distance: | 26,200 m |
| Comment: | Start at the Shaw St car park at Swansea, paddle across Meredith River and walk to eastern end of Nine Mile Beach at Bagot Point. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 192, Nine Mile Beach Tas
“… curving for 13.1 km from sandy Point Bagot to the entrance to Great Swanport…â€
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Swansea Beach walk from north to south
| Goal: | Schouten boat ramp |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
| Return distance: | 6,400 m |
| Comment: | From the Shaw St car park, walk north down to beach then south around the foreshore and beaches of Swansea to the Schouten boat ramp for pickup |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 195, Jubilee Beach Tas
“… one of Swansea's main beaches… adjacent to the main jetty and boat ramp.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 57, Loon.tite.ter.mair.re.le.hoin.er.
“… stunning coastal sceneryâ€
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 80, Number 5, 4 Schouten Beach
“Narrow shore with a strip of shingle above the beach.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 197, Schouten House Beach Tas
“the main swimming and surfing beach at Swansea.â€
Nano Solutions, 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…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 79, Number 5, 3 Waterloo Beach
“Sea grass beds close to the shoreline towards its southern endâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 196, Waterloo Beach Tas
“… often calm with seagrass covering the beachâ€