Stapleton Beach parking
| Nearest Road: | Rheban Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 35′ 14″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 54′ 54″ |
| Elevation: | 50 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: | From south end of Prosser River Bridge, head south on Charles St which becomes Rheban Rd. Continue through village of Spring Beach. Pass Hood St. Parking is on east side just before Mercury Place. |
4 walks from Stapleton Beach parking
Stapleton Beach Access
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| Goal: | Access to Stapleton Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on track from parking area to find beach access with steps down cliff or furtehr south where it is less steep |
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 92, Number 5, 19 Stapleton Beach
“Beach is signposted … where there's a small space to pull off the road… small track with steps downâ€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 269, Stapleton Beach Tas
“The 400m long beach faces east … bedrock slopes decrease to southern end … small Dead Horse Creek..â€
Tags
Stapleton Beach to Raspins Beach Walk, Orford
| Goal: | North end Raspins Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Return distance: | 16,000 m |
| Comment: | From parking above Stapletons Beach, walk north around top of cliffs to meet coast track near Spring Beach. Follow north to north end of Raspins Beach |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 164, Number 50, Orford - Maria View
“Coastal cliffs and beachesâ€
One-off references or owner clarifications, Orford Coast Walk
“All on the coast with specky viewsâ€
Tags
Stapleton Beach walk south on cobbles
| Goal: | Towards South East Corner |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
| Return distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk south along beach and then (when tide is low) along cobblesalong base of headland. Take care as steep slope under water. |
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 92, Number 5, 19 Stapleton Beach
“… at high tide the water covers most of the shore.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 269, Stapleton Beach Tas
“At the southern end the small Dead Horse Creek crosses the beach.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 270, Stapleton Beach Tas
“Step slopes rise to the north, with wooded slopes…â€
Tags
Stapleton Beach walk to both ends
| Goal: | Dead Horse Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on track from parking area to find beach access further south. Walk to ends of beach north and south. 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 92, Number 5, 19 Stapleton Beach
“… at high tide the water covers most of the shore.â€
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 269, Stapleton Beach Tas
“At the southern end the small Dead Horse Creek crosses the beach.â€