Low Rocky Point
| Low Rocky Point | |
| Peninsula | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | South West |
| Location | South West Tasmania |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Name | Tasmanian Wilderness |
| Year | 1982 (#6) |
| Number | 181 |
| Region | Oceania |
| Criteria | Mixed |
| National park | Southwest NP |
  Location of Low Rocky Point in Tasmania
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The Low Rocky Point is a location on the south west coast of Tasmania, Australia, that is used a location for weather forecasting. It is almost due west of Hobart, it is south of Point Hibbs and north of South West Cape.[1]
Location and features
Wrecks and other events in the region use the location as a reference point [2][3][4]
In the early twentieth century, the need for a light was canvassed [5][6][7]
It is also an important reference point for nautical maps.[8][9]
To the south east and east of the point is Elliott Bay. North of the point is the Lewis River, and the next headland south is Elliot Point approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south east. High Rocky Point lies less than 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the north.[10][11][12]
It is also a location on the west coast walking track between Cape Sorell and Port Davey[10]
See also
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