Skeleton Point Rock is a striking granite headland at the southern gateway to Tasmania's famed Bay of Fires, near Binalong Bay. Snorkelers enter via Skeleton Bay's twin coves (North and South Skeleton Coves), where translucent turquoise waters wash over granite boulders and tidal pools. The offshore Skeleton Rock and surrounding reef systems host kelp forests and abundant marine life in a wild, undeveloped setting. Part of the Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area, this spot offers secluded covelets and a raw coastal experience far from busy beaches, with the dramatic orange-lichen granite that makes this coastline iconic.
Skeleton Point Rock
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Wave Height 0.3 mSwell Period 7.5 sWind Speed 10 knPrecipitation 2.5 mmTidal Phase slack
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Moderate risk: Ocean swell and surf surge
Large swells and powerful surf can crash against the point, creating dangerous surge conditions around the rocks, especially during southerly winds.
Moderate risk: Submerged granite boulders
Granite boulders lie just below the surface around Skeleton Point and Skeleton Rock, posing collision risk to swimmers and snorkelers.
Low risk: Skeleton Rivulet freshwater inflow
After heavy rain, freshwater runoff from Skeleton Rivulet reduces visibility and can create strong outflow currents near the cove entrances.
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Entry
From St Helens, take the Binalong Bay Road (C850) to Binalong Bay township. Continue south past the main beach to Skeleton Bay Road — a sandy dirt road leading to a small parking area near the trailhead. The short walking track from Skeleton Bay leads south around the coastline to Skeleton Point and Skeleton Rock.
Parking & facilities
Limited gravel parking at the end of Skeleton Bay Road near the trailhead. Overflow parking available at the Binalong Bay main beach lot, about a 10-minute walk north.
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Free. No entry fees.
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