(45) castle rock

Introduction

Walking Guide

hobart and surrounds

(01) Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington

(02) Coal Mines Historic Site

(03) Waterfall Bay

(04) Bivouac Bay

(05) Cape Hauy

(06) Cape Raoul

(07) Fluted Cape Walk

(08) Labillardiere Peninsula Walk

(09) South Cape Bay

(10) Duckhole Lake

(11) Lake Esperance

(12) Hartz Peak

(13) Tahune AirWalk

(14) Lady Barron Falls Circuit

(15) Russell Falls

(16) Tall Trees

(17) Pandani Grove

the western wilderness

(18) Lake St Clair

(19) Mt Rufus

(20) Shadow Lake Circuit

(21) Echo Point

(22) Franklin River Nature Trail

(23) Donaghys Hill

(24) Nelson Falls

(25) Kelly Basin

(26) Hogarth Falls

(27) Montezuma Falls

(28) Huon Pine Walk

(29) Dove Lake Circuit

(30) Enchanted Walk

(31) Crater Lake Circuit

(32) Cradle Mountain Summit

north west coast & king island

(33) Calcified Forest (King Is.)

(34) The Nut

(35) Fern Glade

(36) Leven Canyo Lookout

(37) Alum Cliffs

(38) Springlawn Nature Walk

launceston, tamar and the north

(39) Hollybank Forest

(40) Duck Reach

(41) Tamar Island

(42) Liffey Falls

(43) Pine Lake

(44) Meander Falls

east coast & flinders island

(45) Castle Rock

(46) Trousers Point

(47) Strzelecki Peaks

(48) Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier

(49) St Columba Falls

(50) Ralphs Falls

(51) Evercreech

(52) Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge

(53) Friendly Beaches

(54) Cape Tourville

(55) Wineglass Bay Lookout

(56) Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit

(57) Loontitetermairrelehoiner

(58) Bishop and Clerk

(59) Painted Cliffs

(60) Fossil Cliffs

Beach walks are a favourite relaxation for many people, and the Flinders Island walk along the beach at Marshall Bay to Castle Rock is a must-do when you are on the island. Castle Rock is a huge and very impressive granite boulder that totally dominates the beach and dwarfs those who stand near it to have the inevitable photo taken.

The walk starts near the former township of Wybalenna, one of the most important, if tragic historic sites in Tasmania. The remains of the former township include a National Trust-restored church and cemetery. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

The 3.3km (one way) Castle Rock beach walk takes approximately 1.5-hours return. This time of course depends on the amount of beach combing, or the number of photostops taken along the way.

Generally this beach walk is considered a very safe one. However, during big seas it is advisable to keep a look out for rogue waves.
Graded at Level 2, the walk is suited for most people with reasonable fitness.

Standard walking clothes are suitable, however, you should dress for the day. Make sure that sun protection is used and that you have a jacket or jersey handy in case of a sudden change in the weather.

NO bicycles are allowed on the beach.

Facilities:
There are toilets, gas BBQ’s, picnic table and tank water available at Allport’s Beach near the start of the walk.

Vehicle Access:
From Whitemark, turn north towards Emita and Palana on B85. 17km north of Whitemark where the road splits, turn left towards Allport’s Beach. The Castle Rock car park sign is 2-kms from the junction.

Website editor - Grant Shanks