View of Hoxa Sound – Sands of Wright Beach loop from Hoxa

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View of Hoxa Sound – Sands of Wright Beach loop from Hoxa

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4.8

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View of Hoxa Sound – Sands of Wright Beach loop from Hoxa

01:38

6.12km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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947 m

View of Hoxa Sound

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide you can walk on the rocks and crunchy seaweed

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5.90 km

Sands of Wright Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

In season, this crescent beach area is full of wildflowers. Facilities include a parking area and toilet block.

Every August the annual Boy's Ploughing Match is held here, where the …

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6.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

816 m

790 m

329 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.56 km

1.10 km

508 m

329 m

Elevation

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View of Hoxa Sound – Sands of Wright Beach loop from Hoxa

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Sands of Wright Beach

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