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Trousers Point, Strezelecki National Park
Trousers Point (photograph: Dietmar Kahles)
60 Great Short Walks

Trousers Point

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Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 5/11/2024
​​​​Campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves are banned in all parks and reserves in the following local government areas: Tasman, King Island, Flinders, Dorset, Break O’Day, Glamorgan-Spring Bay and Sorell.  

They are also banned in Narawntapu National Park.  ​

This is a seasonal ban to reduce the risk of fire over summer.

​The map​ below shows all affected areas.  You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues. 

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 Look out for these signs.



Please note: The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.

Last reviewed 4/2/2025 10:29 AM

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    1.5 hours circuit, 2km circuit
    Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
    Supervise children. Beaches are unpatrolled. Unprotected track edges.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    The walk starts 16km south of Whitemark. From Whitemark, travel south towards Lady Barron on road B85. Turn into road C806 to Trousers Point.

    About

    ​Trousers Point Beach is probably Flinders Island’s most celebrated and widely photographed beach. That’s thanks to its superbly blue waters, wonderfully white sands, and the granite mountains rising sharply above it. This 2km circuit walk starts from Trousers Point Beach and follows a coastal track around to Trousers Point. Along the way are stunning and constantly changing views over other Bass Strait islands. You eventually reach the equally beautiful Fotheringate Beach, with its fascinating granite caves and rock formations. You can return around the same Trousers Point Coastal Track, or go more directly back via a gravel road.​​


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      Flinders Island can be reached either by plane or sea. Sharp Airlines fly from Melbourne (1 hour) or from Launceston (35 mins), and there is a shuttle service from the airport to Whitemark, where you can hire a car, camper van or bicycle to get around the island. 

      Alternatively, there is a weekly barge with Furneaux Freight from Bridport, which allows you to bring your own car across.

      To reach the Strzelecki National Park from Whitemark, travel south along the B85 then turn off along the C806.​

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      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      Camping is available ​at the Trousers Point Beach end of the walk.

      Please note that Flinders Island has a number of campgrounds and facilities provided by both the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Flinders Island Council. For more information refer to Camping on Flinders Island - Flinders Council​.​

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.