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Four wheel drives can access the beach from near Gardiner Point, driving for a few kilometres to a dune area known as The Bowl. Tyre pressures need to be suitably lowered, and low powered heavy vehicles will struggle in the soft conditions. Don't drive over vegetated areas and look out for quad and motorbike riders who share this area.
You can drive for another few kilometres south of The Bowl but will need to turn back at Sundown Point State Reserve - Aboriginal middens are protected by this reserve, and are easily damaged by careless visitors. Indeed many other middens and areas of indigenous significance are dotted along the coast, and usually without signage. Take care to avoid these sites, while driving.
Good gravel paves the way south from Arthur River to a four way intersection at Couta Rocks. Here Rebecca Road heads eastward to meet up with the Western Explorer Road as it pushes through the recently named Tarkine Wilderness. The latter road is suitable for conventional vehicles, but is more commonly used by 4WDs, as they head to Corrina on the Pieman River.
You will pass the turn offs to Nelson Bay and Sarah Anne Rocks on the Temma Road before reaching the Couta Rocks intersection. These three tiny communities cater for the fishing fraternity in the main, with weather beaten cottages set on the coastline. Quiet beaches and a few makeshift boat ramps are the limit of visitor attractions, but there is a nice camping area at Nelson Bay, and a prominent lookout off Couta Rocks.
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Those heading south from the Couta Rocks junction will reach Rebecca Creek and its adjacent hut and yards. Camp Elsewhere is located north of the hut through a meadow area fringed by tea tree and banksia. The local dune system has formed a sheltered area here, with Rebecca Lagoon and its resident birdlife just a short distance away.
A number of designated camps are found within the Arthur - Pieman. Basic facilities are provided at Arthur River, Pedder River, and Kitchen Camp. Greenes Creek and Club 24 are just bush sites, but offer good shelter in windy conditions.
Fill up with fuel at Marrawah as the soft sand on Tassie's West Coast will certainly test even the most economical vehicles. Marrawah and Arthur River may supply basic food needs, but major provisions are best obtained at Smithton.
You can drive for another few kilometres south of The Bowl but will need to turn back at Sundown Point State Reserve - Aboriginal middens are protected by this reserve, and are easily damaged by careless visitors. Indeed many other middens and areas of indigenous significance are dotted along the coast, and usually without signage. Take care to avoid these sites, while driving.
Good gravel paves the way south from Arthur River to a four way intersection at Couta Rocks. Here Rebecca Road heads eastward to meet up with the Western Explorer Road as it pushes through the recently named Tarkine Wilderness. The latter road is suitable for conventional vehicles, but is more commonly used by 4WDs, as they head to Corrina on the Pieman River.
You will pass the turn offs to Nelson Bay and Sarah Anne Rocks on the Temma Road before reaching the Couta Rocks intersection. These three tiny communities cater for the fishing fraternity in the main, with weather beaten cottages set on the coastline. Quiet beaches and a few makeshift boat ramps are the limit of visitor attractions, but there is a nice camping area at Nelson Bay, and a prominent lookout off Couta Rocks.
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Those heading south from the Couta Rocks junction will reach Rebecca Creek and its adjacent hut and yards. Camp Elsewhere is located north of the hut through a meadow area fringed by tea tree and banksia. The local dune system has formed a sheltered area here, with Rebecca Lagoon and its resident birdlife just a short distance away.
STAYING THERE
A number of designated camps are found within the Arthur - Pieman. Basic facilities are provided at Arthur River, Pedder River, and Kitchen Camp. Greenes Creek and Club 24 are just bush sites, but offer good shelter in windy conditions.
FUEL AND SUPPLIES
Fill up with fuel at Marrawah as the soft sand on Tassie's West Coast will certainly test even the most economical vehicles. Marrawah and Arthur River may supply basic food needs, but major provisions are best obtained at Smithton.
Stinking Beach and Temma are reached south from Rebecca Creek and mark the last cluster of shacks before the road system deteriorates into sandy furrows. Several creeks are bridged on the inland track network as you lurch past Dantys Corner and Gannett Point on the coast, and the Balfour Track heading east.
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