Archers Knob

Starting from the Narawntapu National Park carpark on Bakers Beach Road, Bakers Beach, this circuit walk takes you past Archers Knob and returns along the shoreline. From the visitor centre, this walk meanders through a paperbark swamp on a raised boardwalk to the Springlawn bird-hide, where you can spot many birds as well as wallabies and pademelons amongst the trees. Continuing along a well-constructed zig-zag track you'll reach Archers Knob, from where there are wonderful panoramic views of the beach, Springlawn and beyond. The track then descends to to the pristine sands of Bakers Beach, where you can enjoy the wonderful ocean views as you make your return. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-41.1489531,146.6028698)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bass Highway, 1 Turn on to then drive for 420 m Turn left onto Port Sorell Road, B74 and drive for another 340 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Frankford Road, B71 and drive for another 5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankford Road, B71 and drive for another 8.4 km Turn right onto Frankford Road, B71 and drive for another 7.8 km Turn left onto Bakers Beach Road, C740 and drive for another 13.3 km Turn right and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Bird Hide Walk. After 25 m to find the "Narawntapu National Park Visitor Centre Parking". After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Bird Hide Walk.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Springlawn Lagoon Circuit Walk & Bird Hide Walk) turn left, to head along Bird Hide Walk.
	After another 1.3 km continue straight, to head along Archers Knob Track. After another 730 m (at the intersection of Springlawn Lagoon Circuit Walk & Archers Knob Track) continue straight, to head along Archers Knob Track.
	After another 950 m continue straight, to head along Archers Knob Track.
	After another 1.1 km continue straight.
	After another 410 m turn left, to head along Bakers Beach Coastal Route. After another 2 km continue straight, to head along Bakers Beach Coastal Route.
	After another 1.2 km turn left.
	After another 120 m turn right, to head along Bakers Beach Road.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Bakers Point Road & Bakers Beach Road) veer left, to head along Bakers Beach Road.
	After another 185 m continue straight, to head along Bakers Beach Road. After another 85 m pass the picnic table (45 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Bakers Beach Road.
	After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Bakers Beach Road. After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 40 m pass the shelter (35 m on your left).
	Turn sharp left. After another 10 m come to the end.

Terrain

Archers Knob

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.5 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 8.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	8.5 km	[shelter]

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