Henty Dunes Picnic Area
| Nearest Road: | Henty Rd |
|---|---|
| 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
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Henty Dunes sand
| Goal: | To explore the sand dunes - no track |
|---|---|
| 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€