Descending through the bushland past cypress pines to the clear blue, secluded waters of Boronia Beach feels like stepping into the Mediterranean. Behind the beach lies the historic private residence 'Boronia', which was once the Boronia Hotel (circa 1900). In its heyday, when the old ferry docked at the jetty at Kingston Beach, day-trippers from Hobart would visit the hotel for a cup of tea and wander through its terraced rhododendron gardens down to Boronia Beach.
The sheltered waters of Boronia Beach are perfect for snorkeling, with sea dragons often spotted. As you walk around the headland, large blue gums and she-oaks frame exquisite views of the Derwent River, extending out to the Iron Pot and the Eastern Shore. This 2 km return track can be easily combined with the Alum Cliffs Track, located at the northern end of Kingston Beach. Toilets, cafes, and bus services are available at Kingston Beach.
The Boronia Beach Track is a 2 km, grade 3 hike in Blackmans Bay, Tasmania, taking about 1.25 hours to complete.
Dogs strictly prohibited inside gated area, narrow track with multiple stops, supervise children near cliff edges.
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Total distance: 1669 m
Max elevation: 34 m
Min elevation: 17 m
Total climbing: 31 m
Total descent: -38 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Kingston Beach.
Boronia Beach Track is accessed from Mount Royal Rd (100m up the hill from Kingston Beach). There is parking available at Kingston Beach. The other end of the track can be accessed from the end of Jindabyne Rd where there is limited parking.
Closest towns to this walk: Blackmans Bay, Kingston, Margate, Snug, Taroona
About the region
Blackmans Bay is a beachside suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Blackmans Bay south of Hobart was named after a James Blackman who occupied land there in the 1820s while another "Blackman Bay", near Dunalley (also in Tasmania) was so named in 1642 because of the presence of Aboriginal people. The town is located adjacent to Kingston, and is approximately fourteen kilometres south of Hobart.
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Track grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
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