Tasmania Parks and Wildlife 60 Great Short Walks

Great short walks are all located within easy
reach of the main visitor destinations and include

a variety of grades and distances. They include 60 Great
Short Walks
60 Great Short Walks offers the best of
half hour walks, half day walks and full day
Tasmania’s walking opportunities.
walks. Walk experiences including alpine places,
Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical waterfalls, Aboriginal culture, mountains, forests,
TASMANIA
challenge; a seaside ramble or a mountain glacial lakes, beaches, tall trees, seascapes, history,
vista; a long day’s outing or a short wander, islands, wildlife and much more.
60 Great Short Walks has plenty for you.
The walks are located throughout Tasmania.

They can generally be accessed from major roads
and include a range of environments.
Happy walking!
PWS OCT 2015

HOBART AND SURROUNDS NORTH WEST COAST AND KING ISLAND
1 Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington Hobart Calcified Forest King Island 33

2 Coal Mines Historic Site Tasman Peninsula The Nut Stanley 34
3 Waterfall Bay Tasman Peninsula Fern Glade Burnie 35
4 Bivouac Bay Tasman Peninsula Leven Canyon Lookout from Ulverstone or Cradle Mtn 36
5 Cape Hauy Tasman Peninsula Alum Cliffs from Deloraine or Sheffield 37
6 Cape Raoul Tasman Peninsula Springlawn Nature Walk Narawntapu National Park 38
7 Fluted Cape Circuit Bruny Island
8 Labillardiere Peninsula Circuit Bruny Island
LAUNCESTON, TAMAR AND THE NORTH
9 South Cape Bay from Cockle Creek
Hollybank Forest from Lilydale 39
10 Duckhole Lake south of Dover
Duck Reach Launceston 40
11 Lake Esperance Hartz Mountain National Park
Tamar Island from Launceston 41
12 Hartz Peak Hartz Mountain National Park
Liffey Falls from Bracknell, Deloraine or Great Lake 42
13 Tahune AirWalk from Geeveston
Pine Lake from Liffey Falls or Liawenee 43
14 Lady Barron Falls Circuit Mt Field National Park
Meander Falls from Bracknell 44
15 Russell Falls Circuit Mt Field National Park
16 Tall Trees Circuit Mt Field National Park
17 Pandani Grove Circuit Mt Field National Park EAST COAST AND FLINDERS ISLAND
Castle Rock Flinders Island 45
THE WESTERN WILDERNESS Trousers Point Flinders Island 46

Strzelecki Peaks Flinders Island 47
18 Lake St Clair from Derwent Bridge
Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier
48
19 Mt Rufus Circuit from Derwent Bridge from Scottsdale or St Helens
20 Shadow Lake Circuit from Derwent Bridge St Columba Falls from St Helens or Ringarooma 49
21 Echo Point from Derwent Bridge Ralphs Falls from Ringarooma or Pyengana 50
22 Franklin River Nature Trail from Lyell Highway Evercreech from Fingal or Ringarooma 51
23 Donaghys Hill from Lyell Highway Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
52
24 Nelson Falls from Lyell Highway Douglas-Apsley National Park
25 Kelly Basin from Queenstown Friendly Beaches from Bicheno or Swansea 53

26 Hogarth Falls Strahan Cape Tourville Freycinet National Park 54
27 Montezuma Falls from Rosebery Wineglass Bay Lookout Freycinet National Park 55
28 Huon Pine Walk Corinna Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit 56
Freycinet National Park
29 Dove Lake Circuit Cradle Mountain
loontitetermairrelehoiner Swansea 57
30 Enchanted Walk Cradle Mountain
Bishop and Clerk Maria Island 58
31 Crater Lake Circuit Walk Cradle Mountain
Painted Cliffs Maria Island 59
32 Cradle Mountain Summit Cradle Mountain
Fossil Cliffs Maria Island 60
Guide to symbols How to walk safely
Time
and Times are given for completing each walk at an unhurried Plan to walk safely – know your way, walk within your
distance: but steady pace. Times given are for walking only and do not capabilities.
allow for rests, picnics and photos etc. Approximate distances Be prepared – take clothing and equipment to suit
have been given per walk. All distances are one way unless the changeable weather and track conditions.
walk is a circuit. Avoid walking alone – walk with friends. Walk only on
formed tracks.
Access: This describes how to reach the start of the walk. Road
directions are given using the alpha-numerical system used on Let a reliable person know your plans before you go
Tasmanian road signs and road maps, for example the Lyell – be sure to advise them of your safe return.
Highway (A10). Other symbols used to denote access to Record your trip intentions in the log book (where
walks include ferry, plane and train. one is available) – this will help searchers to locate you if you
are reported overdue or missing.
Fees: If there is a fee involved in undertaking a walk it will be
Be prepared to turn back, or change your plans,
mentioned in the walk information. Walks within national
if the weather deteriorates or the walk is more difficult
parks will require purchase of a Parks Pass.
than expected.
Facilities: Facilities associated with the walk are described. If there are
no facilities, then the closest ones are generally noted. PLEASE NOTE:
Conditions in the Tasmanian mountains change quickly
Grade: The walks have been classified as:
and often. In any month, sunshine can quickly be replaced
Grade 1 No bushwalking experience required. Flat even by heavy rain and cold wind. If walking for more than a
surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for 15 minute return trip in mountain areas, take clothing for
wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. cold and wet weather.
Grade 2 Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or Special care should be taken to protect children from cold,
compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section wind, rain, snow and sun. Visitors to Tasmania’s natural
or sections and occasional steps. environment should be aware that natural hazards occur and
Grade 3 Some bushwalking experience recommended. that land management agencies will not accept liability for any
Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough injury or damage resulting from such hazards.
surface and many steps. Maps provided are only indicative and are intended to show
Grade 4 Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may how to get to the walk, rather than the route of the track.
be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage
may be limited.
Items to take on your walk
You need: Clothing and other necessities have been arranged into three
groups A, B & C (see table opposite). Each particular walk has GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C
the recommended group of items required. Visitors should Sturdy walking shoes Group A items plus: Group A and B items
always carry sufficient water on every walk. or boots Raincoat plus:
Hazards: This entry notes any general hazards to be aware of on a Sun hat Woollen jumper or Thermal leggings and
Sun block polarfleece jacket walking shorts/pants
particular walk, and how to minimise risks to safety. Refer to
- not cotton (cotton
‘How to Walk Safely’ next page. Sunglasses Snack food and drink becomes soaked in wet
Clothes to suit the weather and will not
Prohibited: This notes items prohibited on a walk. Firearms are always weather of the day keep you warm)
prohibited. Pets are prohibited in national parks, but dogs
Warm hat and gloves
on a leash may be taken into some other areas. Fires are not
Waterproof trousers
allowed unless specified. Fires are not allowed within World
Gaiters
Heritage Areas. Bicycles are generally not permitted on
walking tracks. Lunch and drink
Map
Info: A few walks have an extra section for additional
information.
There’s an app for that!
Car parking available (see maps) Did you know there’s a FREE app version of this booklet? It has all of the printed
info, PLUS extra photos and walker’s stories.You can download it to your portable
Toilets available (see maps) device (currently only Apple devices) from the iTunes Store.
HOBART AND SURROUNDS HOBART AND SURROUNDS
01 Organ Pipes Walk, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Coal Mines Historic Site

02
MANAGED BY eautiful kunanyi/Mt Wellington has a range of walking

B This picturesque site on the Tasman Peninsula once MANAGED BY
tracks. This walk leaves from the Springs and takes housed up to 600 convicts who laboured in the inky
walkers beneath the fluted columns known as the blackness of underground tunnels, chipping at coal and
Organ Pipes. dragging it out on trolleys behind them. Ruins that include
the penitentiary, underground cells and mine shaft remain
3 hours return (3.7km one way)
from this brutal past.
avey Street and Huon Road from Hobart to Fern Tree,
D
then the Pinnacle Road to the Springs (13km from Hobart). Allow 1-2 hours or longer (1km one way)
Alternatively, catch the public bus service from Hobart to Travel on road B37 from Taranna or Nubeena on the Tasman
Fern Tree and then take a 40-50 minute uphill walk to the Peninsula. At Premaydena take road C341 for approximately
Springs on another walking track. The walk begins on the 13km. The final 400m is unsealed.
Pinnacle Track. Interpretation panels tell the story of the site’s history.
oilets, drinking water, day shelters and fireplaces located
T Toilets. Picnic opportunities; bring your own drinking water
at the Springs and Fern Tree. There is a day shelter hut at the and all supplies. Camping is available nearby at Lime Bay.
Chalet. Grade 1. A 300m section at the start of track is wheelchair
Grade 3. Walk includes a 400m climb over 1.8km and is accessible. The rest is a Grade 2 walk.
rocky in sections Group A items
Group B items S upervise children, historic site, stay within barriers, deep
S upervise children, tracks subject to severe weather shafts, building ruins.
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to Dogs are welcome on a leash here, but not in the nearby
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable. Lime Bay reserve. No metal detectors or firearms. Bicycles
icycles are not permitted on this track. Dogs (on a leash)
B not allowed. Please assist with conservation by not disturbing
are permitted on the sections of the walk below Pinnacle any building remnants.
Road only. The map at the track start has further details.
Pinnacle Rd
Coal Mine
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NORTH Coal Mines

The Springs Historic Site
500 m START NORTH Plunkett
C341 Point
200 m
FERN TREE to Saltwater River
03 Waterfall Bay Bivouac Bay

04
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antage points that show cliffs plummeting into the
V ere you can enjoy a coastline, remote from roads and
H MANAGED BY
sea and swirling ocean waters make this an exciting houses, without walking a long distance or climbing
coastal walk. steep hills. The walk leaves from the squeaky white
sands of Fortescue Bay and gives you close-up views of
sparkling waters and kelp forests.You might see seals
1-1.5 hours return (1.7km one way)
or dolphins.
F rom Eaglehawk Neck, on the Tasman Peninsula,
take road C338 to its end at the Devils Kitchen. 3 hours return walk (5km one way)
Park entry fees apply Arthur Highway (A9) to junction with Fortescue Bay road
(C344) which is 4km south of Taranna and 4km north of Port
Toilets are located 2km away at the Blowhole Arthur. Turn into C344 and drive 12km to Fortescue Bay.
Grade 3 This road is unsealed but is suitable for 2WD vehicles and
Group A items mountain bikes. Beware of trucks on this road.
Supervise children, stay within barriers, hazardous cliffs Park entry fees apply
No pets, firearms or bicycles Camping, boat ramp, gas barbecues, untreated drinking
water (boiling recommended) and toilet facilities available at
Fortescue Bay. Campsite booking recommended Sept-April.
Phone 6250 2433 or email: fortescue.bay@parks.tas.gov.au
Grade 4
Group B items
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches,
unprotected track edges.
No pets, firearms or bicycles
to Eaglehawk Neck
C338
Fossil Island Tasman
Blowhole
Bivouac
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Bay
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START Devils Kitchen
C344
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NORTH NORTH Fortescue Bay
Waterfall Bay campground
500 m 500 m
05 Cape Hauy Cape Raoul

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Y ou can get a great view of Cape Hauy as you travel Stunning coastal seascapes that include rock platforms, MANAGED BY
to the Tasman Peninsula. To get this view, make a short towering cliffs and columns, off-shore islands and swirling
detour from the Arthur Highway (A9) to the Pirates Bay seas. Take your lunch, spend some time and gaze in awe
lookout just before Eaglehawk Neck. The walk to Cape at majestic views.
Hauy leaves from Fortescue Bay further to the south.
5 hours return walk (7km one way)
4 hours return walk (4.4km one way) B37 from Port Arthur. Drive 8km west of Port Arthur, then
See Bivouac Bay walk turn left at the sign to Highcroft and Stormlea, located at
Park entry fees apply Parsons Bay Creek. Drive along Stormlea Road for 9km (dirt
road) to the carpark. If travelling from Nubeena, turn right into
See Bivouac Bay walk this road 3km south of Nubeena.
Grade 3 Park entry fees apply
Group B items No facilities at car park or on track. Public toilets and drinking
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges water are available at Port Arthur or Nubeena.
No pets, firearms or bicycles Grade 4.
Group C items
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges
Stormlea Rd
The Lanterns
Mitre Rock
START
Fortescue
Bay Cape Hauy Tunnel
The TASMAN
Fortescue Candlestick Bay
Bay
campground START and
Totem Pole
NATIONAL PARK
C344 Ship Stern
Rd
sc u e The Bluff Maingon Bay
F o r te Monument
TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK
NORTH
NORTH
500 m
500 m Cape Raoul
Munro Bight
07 Fluted Cape Walk Labillardiere Peninsula Walk

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runy Island offers a rich history, spectacular
B This track circuits the Labillardiere Peninsula, one of the MANAGED BY
scenery, close-up wildlife and a variety of more remote corners of Bruny Island.The walk has great
walking opportunities. views of the Southern Ranges.
1.5 hours to Grass Point and return (2km one way);
2.5 hours with return via Fluted Cape (5.4km circuit) 5 hour circuit walk (14km circuit)
Car ferry service from Kettering. For timetable, see ‘Bruny For access, see Fluted Cape walk. On Bruny Island take road
Island Ferry Service’ in the Southern Tasmania phone book. B66 to Alonnah and Lunawanna and road C629 towards Cape
On Bruny take roads B66 and C630 to Adventure Bay. Drive Bruny. Just before Cape Bruny a sign marks access to Peninsula
to the end of the road. The track starts from a small car Walking Track. Allow 1hour 15mins driving to reach the ferry
park at East Cove. Long sections of road on Bruny Island are terminal from the walking track.
unsealed, but are suitable for 2WD vehicles and bicycles. Park entry fees apply (self registration at park entrance)
Park entry fees apply Toilet adjacent to car park. No drinking water available
No facilities at car park or on track. Public toilets located at Grade 4.
Adventure Bay Hall adjacent to the shop.
Group B items plus lunch
Grass Point: Grade 2. Easy track suitable for families.
Via Fluted Cape: Grade 4. Walk in a clockwise direction only. Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges,
unpatrolled beaches – swim with caution.
Grass Point: Group A items
Via Fluted Cape: Group B items No pets, firearms or bicycles
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges.

Hopwood to Lunawanna
Point
Penguin Island
C629
C630 Gulch
Grass
Adventure Point CLOUDY
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ADVENTURE
Lighthouse Rd
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NORTH
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500 m Courts
Cape Bruny
500 m Island
09 South Cape Bay Duckhole Lake

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This walk starts from the end of Australia’s most This is an easy stroll to an idyllic lake. Duckhole Lake is a .
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southerly road and is the eastern end of the popular flooded sinkhole that is part of the surrounding cave and
7 day South Coast Track to Port Davey. It’s a great karst landscape.
place, so take your lunch and make a good day of it. .
1 hour return (2.1km one way)

4 hours return (7.7km one way) The start of the walk can be reached from the turn off along
oad C636 from Lune River township to Cockle Creek.
R the Hastings Cave Road in to Chestermans Road, after the
The car park is signposted shortly after crossing the Visitor Centre. This road then leads to Coal Hill Road. Note
Cockle Creek bridge. that these are single lane roads. The carpark is about 4km
from the Hastings Cave Road turnoff. Alternatively, take the
Park entry fees apply
Darcy Link Road from the A6 at a junction 3.1km south of
Toilets and un-powered camping areas the Esperance River bridge in the township of Strathblane and
Grade 3 continue on to Creekton Road.
Group C items No fees apply for Duckhole Lake walk, but do apply at
Hastings Caves State Reserve.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges,
unpatrolled beached – swim with caution Picnic table at lake. Toilets, café, picnic and barbecue facilities
and thermal swimming pool are located at Hastings Caves
State Reserve, approximately 7.5km from Duckhole Lake
car park.
Grade 2. Level track suitable for all age groups
Group A items
Supervise children, water in creeks and lakes
to Lune River to Dover

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Cape Hastings C635
Bay 1 km to Cockle Creek to Southport

11 Lake Esperance Hartz Peak

12
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L ake Esperance is a beautiful glacier formed tarn. In fine weather, this relatively accessible peak gives views MANAGED BY
The walk is timber boarded for almost its entirety of the South West wilderness including Federation Peak.
and offers views to the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Walkers are warned that blizzard weather conditions can
Hartz Mountains National Park is a high alpine area occur with little warning, in any month. All walkers must
with several walking opportunities, weather permitting. be equipped with suitable clothing and all walking parties
require navigation skills.
1.5-2 hours return (1.7km one way)
From Geeveston take road C632 for 13km to the Arve Rd/ 3-5 hours return (3.7km one way)
Hartz Mts junction. A further 13km of unsealed road takes See Lake Esperance walk
you into the national park. This road can sometimes be Park entry fees apply
covered in snow. Unless your vehicle is fitted with chains,
you should not drive further in snow. If you become stuck, See Lake Esperance walk
death from hypothermia could result. No rangers are based Grade 4. It is a 400m climb in elevation from the car park to
in this park. reach the summit of Hartz Peak. The summit is at 1254m.
Park entry fees apply Group C items
Toilet, tank water, picnic shelter and barbecue 10.5km before Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
track start. No camping. conditions all year round, weather may change quickly, tracks
Grade 3 are difficult to navigate when covered in snow and may be
impassable.
Group C items
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.
No pets, firearms, bicycles or open fires
to Geeveston
Lake to Geeveston
C632 Perry
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Hartz R
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Lake
Osborne START
Rd
Lake Osborne HARTZ MOUNTAINS

START NATIONAL PARK
Lake NORTH
Esperance
Lake Esperance 500 m
Hartz Ladies
NORTH Lake Tarn
500 m
Hartz Lake Ladies Tarn
Hartz Peak
13 Tahune AirWalk Lady Barron Falls Circuit

14
.
MANAGED BY Journey along the Huon River, cross the Picton and Huon An excellent walk that offers the best of Mount Field’s MANAGED BY
on steel swinging bridges and ascend to the treetops. lower altitude tracks. It includes Russell Falls, Horseshoe
Tahune AirWalk – 50 minutes return (1.6km circuit); Falls, Tall Trees and Lady Barron Falls.
McKays Track – 1 hour return (3km circuit); Huon Pine Track
.
– 20 minutes return (500m one way) 2 to 2.5 hour circuit (6km circuit)
Road A6 to Geeveston, then roads C632 and C631 to From New Norfolk take road B62 and then B61. If travelling
Tahune AirWalk, 29 kms from Geeveston. Allow 90 minutes from Lake St Clair, take road B61 from the Lyell Highway
one way from Hobart (A10), just east of Gretna
Site admission fees apply. Open every day, except Christmas Park entry fees apply
Day and during hazardous weather.
Toilets, electric barbecues, visitor centre and cafe
April – Sep 10am–4pm and Oct – Mar 9am–5pm
Grade 3
Extensive picnic areas including gas barbecues, shelters and
toilets.Visitor centre includes licensed café. Camping and Group B items
campervan areas provided. Supervise children, flowing waters, tracks may be closed as
Grade 1 – Includes the 600m AirWalk, a steel walkway, walking here is not recommended in strong winds or stormy
40 metres in the tree canopy. The approach has 112 steps weather, trees and limbs may fall.
but transport is available for those with walking difficulties. No pets, firearms or bicycles
Grade 2 – Huon Pine and McKays Tracks. McKays Track
crosses both the Picton and Huon by two swinging bridges.
Group A items
Supervise children, flowing waters
Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash
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200 m Falls to Maydena 200 m
to Geeveston
15 Russell Falls Tall Trees

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Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The tall swamp gums of Mt Field are amongst the tallest MANAGED BY
The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a trees in Australia. This walk allows plenty of opportunities
very easy track that may suit some wheelchair users to appreciate them. Visitors have the opportunity to use a
and those with strollers. clinometer to calculate the height of these massive trees.
25 minute circuit (1400m circuit) 30 minute circuit (1km circuit)
See Lady Barron Falls Circuit walk See Lady Barron Falls Circuit walk
Park entry fees apply Park entry fees apply
Toilets, electric barbecues, visitor centre and restaurant Toilets, electric barbecues, visitor centre and restaurant
Grade 1, return loop grade 2 Grade 2
Group A items Group A items
Supervise children, flowing waters, tracks may be closed as S upervise children, tracks may be closed as walking here is not
walking here is not recommended in strong winds or stormy recommended in strong winds or stormy weather, trees and
weather, trees and limbs may fall. limbs may fall.
No pets, firearms or bicycles No pets, firearms or bicycles
C609 Russell C609

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Lak to Westerway
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200 m to Maydena
to Maydena
HOBART AND SURROUNDS WESTERN WILDERNESS
17 Pandani Grove Lake St Clair

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Named after the world’s tallest heath, this walk circles There are three short walks at Lake St Clair. MANAGED BY
Lake Dobson in the Mount Field National Park. In fine The shortest is 2.4km return and this can be extended
weather, it’s suitable for all the family. by combining it with either one or two additional walks.
At their longest, these walks combine to form a 4.7km
figure-of-eight loop.
30-40 minute circuit walk (1.5km circuit)
See Lady Barron Falls Circuit walk for directions to Mount 40 minute-1.5 hours depending on your choice of tracks
Field National Park. Once at the park, drive up the Lake (4.7km circuit)
Dobson Road for 16km. This section of road is unsealed and Road C193 to Lake St Clair from the Lyell Highway (A10)
can be closed due to snow. Park entry fees apply
Park entry fees apply Visitor centre, restaurant and accommodation
Toilets and day shelter near walk start at Lake Dobson. Grade 2 Watersmeet Track
Electric barbecues, visitor centre and restaurant located Grade 3 Platypus Bay and Lamairremener tabelti
at the park entrance.
Group A items, B for full circuit
Grade 3.
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
Group B items conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to No pets, firearms or bicycles
Platypus Bay
Eagle Tarn Lake St Clair
Pandani Grove St Clair
to Hobart
START Lagoon
MOUNT FIELD
Lake NATIONAL PARK
Dobson
START C609
to Tarraleah
CRADLE MOUNTAIN-
Lake NORTH NORTH LAKE ST CLAIR A10
Dob
son
Rd NATIONAL PARK
200 m 200 m
D E RW E N T
BRIDGE
to Queenstown
WESTERN WILDERNESS WESTERN WILDERNESS
19 Mt Rufus Shadow Lake Circuit

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An easily accessible mountain walk giving outstanding Walk through rainforest, sub-alpine moorland and MANAGED BY
views of Lake St Clair, Mt Olympus, Frenchmans Cap highland eucalypt forest on this circuit walk via Shadow
and the headwaters of the Franklin River. Lake. Clear weather allows splendid views of Mt Hugel.
7 hours circuit walk (19km circuit) 4-5hours circuit walk (13km circuit)
Road C193 to Lake St Clair from the Lyell Highway (A10) Road C193 to Lake St Clair from the Lyell Highway (A10)
Visitor centre, restaurant and accommodation Visitor centre, restaurant and accommodation
Grade 4. Involves mountain walk from 737m to 1416m Grade 4. The track climbs approximately 320m over a distance
elevation on an easy to follow track. of 6.6km.
Group C items Group C items
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable. navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable
No pets, firearms or bicycles No pets, firearms or bicycles
Lake
Solitude
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St Clair
Mount Hugel Hugel River
Hugel River
Platypus
Bay
START
Visitor Centre CRADLE MOUNTAIN- Cynthia
Lak
Claire St LAKE ST CLAIR Bay
NORTH Lak
Rd NATIONAL PARK eS
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500 m Mount Rufus
NORTH lair
500 m
START Rd
21 Echo Point Franklin River Nature Trail

22
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Combine a ferry cruise on Lake St Clair with a walk Those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent MANAGED BY
through the rainforest beside the lake.You leave from, Bridge will cross this well-known wilderness river on their
and return to, Cynthia Bay at the southern end of Lake way. Plan a rest stop here and enjoy the tranquillity of
St Clair. water and rainforest.
20 minute by ferry and then 3-4 hour walk to return
(11km one way) 25 minutes return (1km one way)
Road C193 to Lake St Clair from the Lyell Highway (A10) Road A10 (Lyell Highway) 60km east of Queenstown
Park entry fees and ferry charges apply Park entry fees apply
Bush toilet at Echo Point. Restaurant and facilities Picnic and toilet facilities. No fires allowed – fuel stoves only.
at Cynthia Bay. Grade 1. Easy walk that may suit some wheelchair users and
Grade 3 those with strollers.
Group C items Group B items
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather Supervise children, flowing waters
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable. No fires allowed – fuel stoves only
Ferry bookings and timetable phone (03) 6289 1137
Echo Point to Queenstown
A10
Lake Lyell H
Petrarch w y
to Derwent
Bridge
Lake Franklin River
St Clair A10
Cuvier River
START
Ferry
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Shadow Riv
Forgotten
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Lake Lake rp
Su
NORTH
NORTH Hugel River FRANKLIN GORDON
200 m
1 km Jetty WILD RIVERS
Visitor Centre START
Lake St NATIONAL PARK
Clair Rd
23 Donaghys Hill Nelson Falls

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Enjoy wilderness views of mountain tops and the These delightful falls are reached after a very easy walk. MANAGED BY
Franklin River after this short walk. The track climbs Break the long drive and stretch your legs – you won’t
a small hill at an easy grade and lands you perched and be disappointed.
protected on a rocky lookout point.
20 minute return (700m one way)
40 minute return (1.1km one way) Located on Lyell highway (A10) between Queenstown and
Located on the Lyell Highway (A10) between Derwent Bridge
the Franklin and Collingwood rivers Park entry fees apply
Park entry fees apply Toilet facilities only
Toilet and picnic facilities located at the Franklin River, Grade 1
9km away.
Group A items
Grade 2
Group B items
No pets, firearms or bicycles.
Supervise children, unprotected track edges No fires allowed – fuel stoves only
No pets, firearms or bicycles.
No fires allowed – fuel stoves only
to Queenstown
Lake Burbury
A10
FRANKLIN GORDON CRADLE MOUNTAIN
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WILD RIVERS LAKE ST CLAIR Ri
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START NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK ls on
Donaghys Ne
Hill Nelson
Lyell Hwy Falls
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NATIONAL PARK
to Queenstown NORTH
NORTH to Derwent
Bridge 500 m
500 m
25 Kelly Basin Hogarth Falls

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Walk with history down the route of the former railway This track is located in Peoples Park in the Strahan MANAGED BY
line to Kelly Basin. Where once 1000 people lived, township.You can drive to the park via The Esplanade or
today only historic remnants of the former town called walk there via the Foreshore Walking Track.
East Pillinger can be seen amidst lush green mosses
and tree ferns.
3-4 hours return (5.4km one way) 40-50 minute return (1.2km one way)
Final 5km of access road is four-wheel drive only. Peoples Park Strahan. This is midway between the main
In Queenstown follow Driffield St past the train station Strahan wharf area and Regatta Point.
till you head out of town and on to the Mt Jukes Road. No facilities in Peoples Park. There are toilets in the carpark.
Continue on this road for about 30 minutes until the right
Grade 2
hand turn to the Bird River walking track.
The last 20km of this road is gravel. Group A items
Picnic tables near track start. No toilet Supervise children, flowing waters, unprotected track edges
Grade 3. Some sections are wet and muddy underfoot. Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash
No bicycles or firearms
Group C items
Supervise children, weather may change quickly
No pets, firearms or bicycles. The walking track and picnic
area are fuel stove only areas.
to Queenstown
Kelly Basin Rd t
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START f for
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And Village
Esplanade
HOGARTH FALLS
START PEOPLES PARK
Kelly Basin Hogarth
Falls
Macquarie
Harbour
de NORTH
NORTH lana Feathers
Bird River Esp tone St
500 m 200 m
27 Montezuma Falls Huon Pine Walk

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An easy walk, through rainforest, along the route of A wide boardwalk follows the bank of the Pieman River MANAGED BY
the historic North East Dundas Tramway. At 104m, through rainforest. There are good views over the river
Montezuma Falls are one of the highest waterfalls and information is provided about the trees and the
in Tasmania.The track takes you right to the base of history of the area. There is a viewing platform at the end
the falls. of the walk where an old Huon pine specimen hangs over
the Pieman River.
3 hours return (4km one way) 20 minutes return (300m one way)
Follow the signs to Williamsford and Montezuma Falls From the Murchison Highway (A10), take the turn off to
2km south of Rosebery on the Murchison Highway (A10). Waratah (B23). Follow this road to Savage River, where it
Picnic, toilet facilities and shops in Rosebery turns into the Corinna Rd (C247) and then onto Corinna.
Access the walk from the car park beside the river.
Grade 2. Level track suitable for all age groups
Picnic areas, the Tarkine Hotel and a restaurant
Group B items
Grade 1
Supervise children, flowing waters, unprotected track edges,
weather may change quickly. Group B items
Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash. Bicycles are permitted Supervise children, flowing waters
and this track is well-suited to mountain bikes. No pets, firearms or bicycles
to Roseber y to Savage River

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NORTH 500 m
500 m
29 Dove Lake Circuit Enchanted Walk

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This 6km track is one of Tasmania’s premier walks. A walk to suit all age groups. There’s a cascading river, MANAGED BY
It will take you around Dove Lake and beneath the wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest.
towering spires of Cradle Mountain.
2 hours (5.7km one way) 20 minute circuit (1.1km circuit)

Road C132. 1 hour from Sheffield; 1.25 hours S ee information on Dove Lake Circuit walk. Enchanted Walk
from Devonport starts near the road bridge crossing Pencil Pine Creek at the
Park entry fees apply national park entrance.
Picnic and toilet facilities nearby Park entry fees apply
Grade 3. Walk in a clockwise direction only Picnic and toilet facilities at the nearby visitor centre
Group B items Grade 2
Supervise children, waters in lake, severe weather Group A items

conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to Supervise children, flowing water, severe weather conditions,
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to navigate
No pets, firearms or bicycles when covered in snow.
Lak
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Cr
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Lake
START
Cradle Mountain
Lilla Boat Lodge
Shed
Dove
START
Crater
Lake Lake Lake Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain Rd
Hanson Visitor Centre
Ballroom
teau Creek Forest
Pla Honeymoon
NORTH Islands
NORTH
500 m Twisted
Lake Lakes 200 m to Dove Lake
Wilks
31 Crater Lake Circuit Walk Cradle Mountain Summit

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MANAGED BY This track is at a lower altitude than many other tracks The main track to Cradle Mountain summit leaves from MANAGED BY
in the Cradle Mountain area. It’s a better option for Dove Lake and goes via Lake Lilla and Marions Lookout.
days when the higher altitude tracks are being lashed However, walkers have a choice of several tracks and can
by cold winds and heavy rain. choose to walk a different track on their return trip.Time
of day, weather conditions and fitness of party should be
2 hour circuit walk (5.7km circuit)
kept in mind when choosing tracks for the trip. If in doubt,
See Dove Lake Circuit walk check with staff at the visitor centre.
Park entry fees apply 8 hours return (6.4km one way)
Toilets at Dove Lake and visitor centre See Dove Lake Circuit walk. Walk can be started from
Picnic tables at Ronny Creek either Ronny Creek or Dove Lake car parks.
Grade 3 Toilets at Dove Lake and visitor centre
Group C items Picnic tables at Ronny Creek
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather Grade 4. 600m climb in elevation. Walk includes crossing
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to large rocks.
navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable. Group C items
No pets, firearms or bicycles Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to
Cradle Wombat
Mountain Rd Pool
Boat
Lake Shed
START
Waldheim
Lilla
Do
Dove
Lak
Crater
Lake
ve
Lake Lake
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Marions Hanson
R i ve r
Lookout
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Wombat Kathleen’s Ballroom

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Pool Pool Forest

r
a te
NORTH
Cr START Honeymoon
Islands
Lake
Lilla Boat Twisted
500 m Shed Lakes
Lake
Crater Dove Kitchen Wilks
Lake Lake Hut
Lake
Hanson NORTH
Cradle
Kathleen’s Mountain 500 m
Pool
NORTH WEST COA ST AND KING ISLAND NORTH WEST COAST AND KING ISLAND
33 Calcified Forest The Nut

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MANAGED BY King Island is famous for its agriculture, wildlife, The Nut is a 143 metre high massif. It rises from Bass MANAGED BY
maritime history and rugged coastlines. The island Strait and towers above Stanley.You can reach the top
can be reached by plane from Burnie airport. The by either the walking track or chairlift.
limestone features that make up the Calcified Forest are
15-20 minute walk to plateau, or you can take the chairlift.
often described as unusual, fascinating and mysterious.
1 hour circuit track around the Nut plateau
There are also Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and birds to
see. This walk is a must for all visitors to King Island. Road B21 from Bass Highway (A2), about an hour’s drive
west of Burnie.
30 minute return walk (630m one way)
Toilets and café at car park. Picnic, electric barbecue, toilets
King Island (off north-west Tasmania). From the main and disabled access toilets adjacent to nearby historic
island town of Currie, take road B25 towards Grassy. East cemetery. Privately operated chairlift open daily and caters
of Currie, take the South Road to the Calcified Forest. for disabled visitors. (Chairlift closed late June to late August.
The start of the walk is 30km from Currie. Enquiries phone (03) 6458 1286
Untreated drinking water is available from a tank Grade 3. Short and steep track to plateau.
Grade 2. There is a small flight of steps up to the viewing Group A items, circuit walk group B items
platform.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs
Group A items
S TA N L E Y
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START
C245
Seal Rocks sR Main Rd
viewing platform er B21
Riv
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Calcified Forest START
Sea Big Lake
South Rd
viewing platform l Ro
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Dromedary Rd ri ne
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C245
Bay
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Sou
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Rd Wharf Rd
1 km
NORTH
200 m
35 Fern Glade Leven Canyon Lookout

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Take a relaxing stroll close to Burnie. There is a quiet It is rare in the world to find such a powerful place as the MANAGED BY
scenic riverside picnic area where visitors can often see Leven Canyon, that is so easy to access. Enjoy spectacular
a platypus. sweeping views from Cruickshanks and Edge Lookouts
275m above the Leven River. Alongside the track, discover
ferns, brightly coloured fungi and native wildlife.
15 minutes to an hour (500m one way) 45 minute circuit (1.2km circuit)
Fern Glade Road from the Bass Highway (A1) on the eastern 5 minute drive from Ulverstone (42km) or can be reached
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approach to Burnie from Cradle Mountain, via Wilmot and the C132 route in
75 minutes.
Picnic areas, car parks and toilets are available at each end
of the track. Picnic area with wood barbecues, tables, picnic shelter and
toilets with disabled access.
Grade 1
Grade 3. Some steep terrain and 697 steps on the Forest
Group A items
Stairs track.
Supervise children, deep waters
Group A items
No bicycles, fires, dogs or firearms.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, tracks subject to severe
The reserve closes at dusk each day and reopens at 7.30am weather conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks
are difficult to navigate when covered in snow and may be
impassable.
No firearms or bicycles
A1
Bas
sH
Leven CanyonCruickshanks
wy A1 Gorge Lookout
SOUTH Le ve
n R iv View Forest LEVEN CANYON
B U R N I E C116 Bass Hwy er
Rd
Edge Stairs REGIONAL RESERVE

Wivenhoe
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Lookout Fern
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Glade
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START d
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FERN GLADE C102

Havenview RESERVE
Leve
NORTH
C128
NORTH to Nietta
200 m
500 m
37 Alum Cliffs Springlawn Nature Walk

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njoy a quiet country stroll to a forest lookout perched
E The walk starts at the Narawntapu National Park MANAGED BY
high above the Mersey River, as it flows beneath the Visitors Centre and meanders through a paper bark
Alum Cliffs. Combine this walk with a visit to the Mole swamp forest along a raised timber boardwalk. A bird
Creek caves. hide along the track provides an opportunity for a rest
and a look out. When not dry, the lagoon is home to
40-50 minute return walk (800m one way)
a diverse range of water birds with Springlawn often
Travel via Deloraine or Sheffield. The Alum Cliffs track is teeming with native wildlife. When it is dry, be sure to look
reached, via a signed loop road, from road B12 between the out for birds of prey.
townships of Mole Creek and Chudleigh.
1-1.5 hours return (700m one way)
Closest facilities are located in Chudleigh and Mole Creek
It is half an hour from Devonport (ferry terminal). Take the
Grade 2. Track is generally dry underfoot and has some Frankford Highway (B71) to the junction of Bakers Beach Rd
gentle uphill sections. (C740) and follow to the Narawntapu National Park. The last
Group A items 2km of road is unsealed but suitable for all vehicles.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges Park entry fees apply. Passes may be purchased from the
No pets, firearms or bicycles Narawntapu National Park Visitor Centre during business hours.
Self registration is also available outside business hours.
Toilets and electric barbecues are available near the start of
the walk. Powered and non-powered camping grounds are also
located in the National Park.
Grade 2
Group A items
No pets or firearms. No bicycles on the walking tracks
iv er
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Me CLIFFS Springlawn
Merse Lagoon
START y Hill
Rd Bird hide
to Deloraine
Mole C Rd
START NARAWNTAPU
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NATIONAL PARK
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B12
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200 m
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C740
NORTH
to Devonport and Launceston
1 km
LAUNCESTON, TAMAR AND THE NORTH LAUNCESTON, TAMAR AND THE NORTH
39 Hollybank Forest Duck Reach

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Hollybank has spacious picnic facilities nestled among Follow the South Esk River from Launceston’s Cataract MANAGED BY
ash and pine trees. Walking tracks lead through a mix Gorge to the historic Duck Reach power station.
of native bush and plantation forests. The ash trees, This walk suits groups with children.
.
originally planted as a wood supply for cricket bats and

tennis racquets, are particularly attractive in autumn.
1.5 hour return walk (3km one way)
15-40 minute return (2km circuit) depending on your ark in Basin Road, West Launceston. Then follow the path
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choice of track. An information panel is located inside the into the Cataract Gorge grounds where you’ll find the Great
reserve entrance. Short Walks sign. Alternatively, you can walk to the Gorge
Turn into Hollybank Road from road B81, 7km from Lilydale from Kings Bridge and join the Duck Reach track at the
and 19km from Launceston via the suburb of Rocherlea. suspension bridge in the Gorge grounds. Allow 20 minutes to
Toilets, picnic shelters, wood barbecues, gas barbecue walk to the Duck Reach track from Kings Bridge.
and bush cricket pitch (BYO cricket gear). oilets, picnic facilities, kiosk, drinking water, swimming pool
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Grade 1. Wide tracks with gentle grades are usually dry and change rooms in the Cataract Gorge grounds.
underfoot. rade 3. Some short uphill sections and approximately
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Group A items 190 steps. The walk can be done one way if you arrange to
have a car collect you from the track exit at Corin Street,
Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash. Bicycles are not above Duck Reach.
permitted off the formed roads.
Group A items
flowing waters.
No pets, firearms, bicycles or skateboards
A3
START
A7
U N D E RWO O D to Lilydale
Rd
Kings
Well
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CATARACT GORGE
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41 Tamar Island Liffey Falls

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Just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston, There are two walking tracks to Liffey Falls. The walk MANAGED BY
you can walk through wetlands and across a river described here is from the top car park where there are
channel to the 7 hectare Tamar Island. For company developed picnic facilities, and a shorter, higher grade
you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous walking track. An alternative track is from the lower car
other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and park where there are minimal facilities and a longer and
lizards. Tasmania’s only Wetland Interpretation Centre. less developed walking track. The lower car park may be
accessed by buses and caravans.
1.5 hour return walk (2km one way)
45 minute return (1km one way)
West Tamar Highway (A7) between the Launceston suburbs
of Riverside and Legana. Signs indicate the turnoff. Road C513. Approach from Bracknell, Deloraine or Great Lake
Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located Gas barbecues, picnic shelters, toilets and drinking
close to car park. Picnic area, free gas barbecue and toilets water (untreated).
on the island. Grade 2/3
Grade 1. The boardwalk to the island is level and will suit Group B items
some wheelchair users and those with prams and strollers
Supervise children, weather may change quickly,
Grade 2. Tracks on the island have natural surfaces and are
flowing waters
generally not suitable for wheelchairs.
No pets, firearms or bicycles. Access road is not suitable for
Group B items
buses and caravans.
Supervise children, tidal waters
No pets, bicycles, roller blades or skateboards
C513 Bogan Rd
LEGANA
Riversdale Rd Gulf Rd
Tamar
Island
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D A N B U RY A7 A8
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START Ea
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NORTH ar NORTH
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500 m
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to Riverside START 1 km
43 Pine Lake Meander Falls

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The Pine Lake walk offers a rare opportunity to get A full day’s walk that gets you away from the more MANAGED BY
close to one of Tasmania’s rarest trees without having popular areas and into the Tasmanian Wilderness World
to go on an extended bushwalk. The pencil pine is an Heritage Area, under the Great Western Tiers.
ancient species that evolved before flowering plants. It is
only found in the Tasmanian highlands.
30 minute return walk (400m one way) 4.5-6 hours return (5km one way)
Highland Lakes Road (A5) 33km south of Deloraine Road C167 from Deloraine to Meander, then follow signs
No facilities at Pine Lake. Picnic and toilet facilities are to Meander Forest Reserve.
located approximately 30 minutes drive away at either Liffey Bush toilet and shelter hut at car park
Falls (accessed from road C513) or Liawenee (on road A5). Grade 3
Grade 1 Group C items
Group A items. Wind-proof clothing and a warm hat are Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather
generally needed in this highland environment. conditions, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to
Supervise children, tracks subject to severe weather navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.
to Deloraine to Deloraine
C167
A5
Huntsman Rd
MEANDER
Pine START Sm
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Lake oR
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200 m
WESTERN TIERS
EAST COAST AND FLINDERS ISLAND EAST COAST AND FLINDERS ISLAND
45 Castle Rock Trousers Point

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Castle Rock on Flinders Island is a massive granite Take a weekend or, better still, a whole week to visit MANAGED BY
boulder on Marshall Beach. A wonderful beach walk. Flinders Island to enjoy the beaches, walks and wildlife.
The Trousers Point walk includes unusual rock features,
views to off-shore islands and two beautiful beaches.
1.5 hours return (3.3km one way)
1.5 hour circuit walk (1.9km circuit)
From the town of Whitemark travel north (towards Palana)
F rom the main town of Whitemark, travel south (towards
on road B85. Turn left to Allports Beach at a junction 17km
Lady Barron) on road B85. Turn into road C806 to Trousers
north of Whitemark. Watch for ‘Castle Rock track and car
Point. The walk starts 16km from Whitemark.
park’ sign approximately 2km from this junction.
ark entry fees apply and can be paid at Service Tasmania in
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Toilets, picnic table, wood barbecues and tank water are
Whitemark. Annual pass holders should bring their ‘annual all
available at nearby Allports Beach.
parks card’ to Flinders Island.
Grade 3
oilets, drinking water (tank), gas barbecues, campsites
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Group A items (un‑powered) at Trousers Point. Picnic tables at
Supervise children, unpatrolled beached, subject to Fotheringate Beach.
large waves Grade 2
No bicycles on beaches Group A items
Supervise children, unpatrolled beached, unprotected
track edges
Marshall Bay to Palana

Fotheringate C806
Castle Rock Beach
B85
int Rd
Trousers
Point STRZELECKI
NATIONAL PARK
Po
Trousers
Trouser
s Point R
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C801
Mount Strzelecki
START
to Pyengana
START
Big River Rd
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Da NORTH NORTH
Allports Port
Beach Rd to Whitemark 500 m 500 m
47 Strzelecki Peaks Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier

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The large granite massifs of Strzelecki Peaks dominate A short loop from Poimena car park takes visitors MANAGED BY
the southern part of Flinders Island and offer through rain forest regenerating after the ravages of
amazing views. tin mining.
4 to 5 hours return walk (2.8km one way) 20 minutes (400m circuit)

From Whitemark, travel south (towards Lady Barron) on The former access via Anchor Road off the Tasman Highway
road B85 and turn into road C806. The track to the peaks (A3) is currently in poor condition. While work is done on
starts 12.5km from Whitemark. this, the recommended access is to turn onto Lottah Road off
See Trousers Point walk the Tasman Highway. This is 1.7km NW of Goshen/ 17km NW
St Helens. Drive towards Lottah and Poimena.
Nearest facilities are located 3.5km away at Trousers Point
Toilet, picnic and barbecue facilities and shelter
Grade 4. Steep uphill walk requiring physical exertion –
Grade 2. Easy wheelchair friendly
no technical difficulty. Start 20m - finish 756m.
Group A items
Group C items. It can be very cold and windy at the summit
Weather may change quickly, suitable clothing essential
suitable clothing essential, this track should not be walked Dogs on a leash welcome. Bikes must keep to formed tracks
during periods of high fire danger.
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200 m to Goulds Countr y,

500 m St Helens and Scottsdale
49 St Columba Falls Ralphs Falls

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MANAGED BY For those who delight in falling water, this track A streaming ribbon of water, and sweeping views across MANAGED BY
leads to the base of one of Tasmania’s highest falls. picturesque farmland greet the walker after an easy walk
The walk is on a high-quality track through cool and through outstanding myrtle rainforest,with an abundance
shady rainforest. of fungi – a photographer’s paradise.
20 minute return or 50 minute circuit via Cashs Gorge Loop
20-30 minute return (600m one way) (1.2km one way or 4km circuit)
Tasman Highway (A3) from St Helens then road C428 Road C423 from Ringarooma and then follow the signs to
from Pyengana. 30 minutes drive from St Helens Ralphs Falls and Mt Victoria Forest Reserve. Alternatively,
Picnic and toilet facilities from Pyengana a turn-off to Ralphs Falls is marked shortly
Grade 2. Moderate uphill walk to return from falls before St Columba Falls. Both these towns are accessed from
the Tasman Highway (A3). Please note: conditions on C423 can
Group A items
change. It is not suitable for large or towed vehicles.
Picnic and toilet facilities
Grade 3 (involves 25 rough bush steps with hand rail)
Group A items
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs
No bicycles or firearms. Dogs must be on leads.
to Pyengana
Cashs Gorge
and Falls
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C428 START
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St Columba NORTH NORTH Mt
Falls
200 m 200 m
51 Evercreech Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge

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MANAGED BY The magnificent white gums of Evercreech are the This walk crosses the Apsley River at the waterhole and MANAGED BY
tallest trees of their type in Australia. Interpretation then takes you away from the river on a walk through
signs tell visitors the story of these majestic trees. dry, open forest before descending back to the river at
An excellent reserve for a family picnic gathering. the Apsley Gorge.
10 minute return (400m) or 20 minute circuit walk 4-5 hour circuit, returning along the river in dry conditions.
(1km circuit) Approx 6km return.
Road B43 from Fingal or road C423 from Ringarooma and Access from Tasman Highway (A3). 4km north of Bicheno
follow signs to Evercreech Forest Reserve (unsealed roads) turn into Rosedale Road and drive 7km to the Douglas-Apsley
Toilets, picnic tables, picnic shelter, fireplaces (no firewood National Park. Final 6km is unsealed but suitable for 2WD
supplied). vehicles and mountain bikes. Road is subject to flooding.
Grade 2. Track to viewing platform may suit some wheelchair Park entry fees apply
users and those with strollers. Toilets, bush camping area that is only accessible by
Group A items walking track.
Walking here is not recommended in strong winds or Grade 2. Uphill sections have stone steps that ease the grade.
stormy weather – trees and limbs may fall. Grade 3 if returning via the river.
Dogs welcome on a leash. No bicycles, firearms or camping. Group B items

Supervise children, slippery surfaces, flowing waters.
Return via the Apsley River only in times of low water with
no rainfall expected. Slippery scrambling and boulder hopping
down the river bed required.
No pets or firearms. Bicycles may be wheeled to the camping
area but not ridden on walking tracks.
Evereech
START
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Apsley DOUGLAS-APSLEY
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M AT H I N N A 1 km
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53 Friendly Beaches Cape Tourville

54
MANAGED BY
This track is just 10m long and lands you on a long With stupendous coastal views of the Freycinet National MANAGED BY
white sandy beach. From here you can explore for Park, this very easy walk provides a great alternative for
minutes or hours in either direction. those who don’t feel inclined to tackle the steep hill on
the Wineglass Bay lookout walk.
5 minutes to 5 hours depending on how long you feel like
walking (1km one way) 20 minute circuit (600m circuit)
From Tasman Highway (A3), take road C302 and then the F rom Tasman Highway (A3) take road C302. Once inside
turn-off to the Friendly Beaches Freycinet National Park, follow the main road, then turn left
onto the Cape Tourville Road.
Bush toilets near car park
oilet, picnic and electric barbecue facilities 7.5km away at
T
Grade 2
Ranger Creek and Honeymoon Bay.
Group A and B items (depending on the length of your walk)
rade 1. The track is wide, with even surfaces and gently
G
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches, swimming not graded slopes
recommended
Group A items
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, stay within barriers
to Tasman Hwy
to Bicheno
START
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FREYCINET
Friendly Beaches
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NORTH NORTH Honeymoon Bay NORTH
500 m
500 m 500 m
to Coles Bay
55 Wineglass Bay Lookout Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit

56
MANAGED BY
The crystal clear waters and white sandy beach of This walk follows on from the walk to the Wineglass Bay MANAGED BY
Wineglass Bay are a tremendous sight. This is a steep lookout. It is one of Tasmania’s most celebrated locations.
uphill walk on a well-constructed track. Take your time, enjoy a picnic, walk on the beach and
paddle in the crystal clear waters.
1-1.5 hour return (1.3km one way) 4-5 hours return (11km circuit)
From Tasman Highway (A3) take road C302 to walking From Tasman Highway (A3) take road C302 to walking tracks
tracks car park inside Freycinet National Park car park inside Freycinet National Park
Toilet facilities at car park. Picnic facilities nearby Picnic and toilet facilities nearby
Grade 3. Steep uphill climb over 1.5km. Grade 4. Steep uphill climb and a rough path descent
Group B items Group C items. There are no facilities at this location.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, stay within barriers, steep Use toilet at carpark before commencing walk.
track – not suitable for those with heath issues or restricted Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches. Steep
mobility. track. Bushwalking experience required. Walking
No pets, firearms or bicycles boots recommended.
to Coles Bay
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Great Oyster Bay yci Great Oyster Bay
Fre
Fre START Mount Parsons
Wineglass Bay Mount Baudin
START Carpark
FREYCINET
Wineglass Bay
Lookout Mount Dove
D S
NATIONAL PARK Mount Baudin A R Mount Amos
AZ
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TH
Mount Dove Mount Mayson
Wineglass Bay
Lookout Mount Amos FREYCINET
NATIONAL PARK Wineglass Bay
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200 m
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Wineglass Bay 500 m

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57 loontitetermairrelehoiner Bishop and Clerk

58
MANAGED BY Right in the heart of Swansea is a walk that offers Located in the Maria Island National Park, this MANAGED BY
stunning coastal scenery and passes through a challenging walk offers cliff-top and ocean views. It is for
shearwater breeding area. The birds can be seen at the physically fit, and involves an up and downhill walk,
dusk in the summer months. through an extensive field of boulders. Visitors can see
the Fossil Cliffs as part of this walk by walking via the
40-60 minute circuit – return by same route or a circuit
Fossil Cliffs.
via footpaths (2.3km circuit)
The walk commences close to the centre of the town at the 3-5 hours return (12km return)
boatramp on Jetty Road just off the Tasman Highway (A3). A ferry service operates to Maria Island. The ferry departure
Toilet, picnic facilities and shops all located in the town centre. point is at Triabunna, located off Tasman Highway (A3)
Grade 3 Park entry fees, ferry charges and camping fees apply
Group A items Picnic, toilet and gas barbecue facilities. There are no shops
on the island. Basic hut and camping accommodation
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches, unprotected (own bedding, stove and food required).
track edges
Grade 4. Steep and difficult
To protect breeding shearwaters, dogs not permitted on
the track between dusk and dawn 15 Sept to 15 April. Group C items
Dogs must be kept on a leash at other times. No bikes. Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges,
rock screed scramble
No pets or firearms. Bicycles are permitted to the point
where the Bishop and Clerk track departs from the Fossil
Cliffs track.
Jetty Cape Boullanger

Jetty Road
Ta Great Oyster Bay Fossil Cliffs Platform
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Hw W
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Bowls
Be erlo
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Darlington Darlington
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Fossil Bay
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Golf
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Sports Ground
Golf
S WA N S E A Course R d MARIA ISLAND
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200 m Es
59 Painted Cliffs Fossil Cliffs

60
MANAGED BY
This walk is on Maria Island and can be enjoyed as This walk is in the Maria Island National Park and can be MANAGED BY
part of a day or overnight visit to the island. The painted enjoyed as part of a day or overnight visit to the island.
cliffs are best visited at or around low tide to allow safe
access around the rock platform adjacent to the cliffs.
Visitors can return to Darlington via the Oast House, 1.5-2 hours return (4.5km circuit)
where hop kilns were built sometime before 1845. See Bishop and Clerk walk
1.5-2 hours return (4.4km return) Park entry fees, ferry charges and camping fees apply
See Bishop and Clerk walk icnic, toilet and gas barbecue facilities. There are no shops
P
Park entry fees, ferry charges and camping fees apply on the island. Basic hut and camping accommodation (own
bedding, stove and food required).
Picnic, toilet and gas barbecue. No shops. Camping and hut
accommodation (take own bedding, stove and food). Grade 3
Grade 3 Group B items
Group A items Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches, unprotected edges No pets or firearms. Bicycles may be ridden on this track but
at cliffs not on the fossil platform.
No pets or firearms. Bicycles may be ridden on the formed

road sections but not on beaches or track areas.
Cape Boullanger Cape Boullanger

Fossil Cliffs
Platform
Visitor Centre Visitor Centre

Darlington START START
Darlington Darlington
Bay Darlington Bay
Penal Area Penal Area
Fossil Bay Fossil Bay
START
Hopground Hopground
Beach Oast MARIA ISLAND Beach MARIA ISLAND
House NATIONAL PARK
NATIONAL PARK
Painted
Cliffs NORTH NORTH
500 m 500 m
Land managers
The Parks and Wildlife Service manages around 48 per cent of

Tasmania, including 19 superb national parks and over 800 other
reserves. These spectacularly diverse places are a delight to
Tasmanians and visitors alike. They are also our assurance that
the plants, animals, landscapes and histories that make our State
so special will continue into the future. The job of the Parks and
Wildlife Service is to both protect and present this wonderful
heritage. Rangers and other specialist staff are found all over the
State working in our reserves, and with the Tasmanian community,
to fulfil this role. We hope 60 Great Short Walks helps give you a
taste of what makes Tasmania so special.
For more information visit www.parks.tas.gov.au
Forestry Tasmania manages around 800,000 ha of public production

forest for the benefit of current and future generations, using
environmental best practice to create long-term wealth and
employment for Tasmanians.
For further information visit www.forestrytas.com.au
HOBART AND SURROUNDS
1 Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington Hobart

2 Coal Mines Historic Site Tasman Peninsula
3 Waterfall Bay Tasman Peninsula 45
4 Bivouac Bay Tasman Peninsula
47
5 Cape Hauy Tasman Peninsula 46
33
6 Cape Raoul Tasman Peninsula
7 Fluted Cape Circuit Bruny Island
8 Labillardiere Peninsula Circuit Bruny Island
9 South Cape Bay from Cockle Creek
34
10 Duckhole Lake south of Dover
Narcissus Landing, Lake St Clair
11 Lake Esperance Hartz Mountain National Park
12 Hartz Peak Hartz Mountain National Park
13 Tahune AirWalk from Geeveston
35 38
48
14 Lady Barron Falls Circuit Mt Field National Park
Devonport
39 50 49
15 Russell Falls Circuit Mt Field National Park For visitors attracted to the outdoors, especially bushwalkers, Tasmania 36 41 Launceston
is the ultimate destination. With over 2000km of walking tracks which can vary 40 51
16 Tall Trees Circuit Mt Field National Park 37
from 8 minutes or 8 hours to 8 days, you can experience a wild, ancient beauty 29 30
17 Pandani Grove Circuit Mt Field National Park that includes vast tracts of World Heritage wilderness and cool climate rainforest, 28 32 31 42
untamed rivers, and coast as pristine as the day it was created. 44
43
There’s also a range of other outdoor activites to try in stunningly beautiful 27
THE WESTERN WILDERNESS locations – relaxing pursuits such as fishing and golf; fine wines and the freshest 52
foods; or for those feeling a little more adventurous, sea kayaking, rock climbing or
21 20 53
18 Lake St Clair from Derwent Bridge maybe even rafting the last wild river in the southern hemisphere. Tasmania also
26 24 57
19 Mt Rufus Circuit from Derwent Bridge has unique kelp forests in which to enjoy diving in temperate waters; or a whole Strahan 19 18 54 55
island to explore by bike. 23 56
20 Shadow Lake Circuit from Derwent Bridge 22
The forests are home to hardwoods the height of apartment buildings,
21 Echo Point from Derwent Bridge 25
2000 year old Huon pines, and also Australia’s wonderfully unique wildlife.
22 Franklin River Nature Trail from Lyell Highway Wallabies, wombats and Tasmanian devils abound and the unique platypus, rare on
the mainland, can be found, sometimes quite easily, in the pristine rivers.
23 Donaghys Hill from Lyell Highway 15 14 58
Wet or dry, extreme or gentle, Tasmania has something for every type of
24 60 59
Nelson Falls from Lyell Highway adventure-seeker. For more information see www.discovertasmania.com 17 16 Hobart
25 Kelly Basin from Queenstown 1
26 Hogarth Falls Strahan 2
Please use road 3
27 Montezuma Falls from Rosebery 13
directions in this 4 5
28 Huon Pine Walk Corinna Photographic acknowledgments: Tourism Tasmania and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service.© All rights reserved. booklet in conjunction 12 11
George Apostolidis, Phillip Barratt, Bluescope Steel, Ken Boundy, Dan Broun, Stuart Crossett, Sam Denmead, 6
29 Dove Lake Circuit Cradle Mountain Pierre Destribats,Tim Dub, Brain Dullaghan, John de la Roche, Martin Fieldhouse, Stuart Fox, Graham Freeman, with the alpha-numerical
10 7
Don Fuchs (supplied courtesy of Australian Geographic), Stuart Gibson,Wolfgang Glowacki, Peter Grant, Darran
Leal, Dennis Harding, Natsuko Hashimoto,Yee Seng Hock, Owen Hughes, Geoffrey Lea, Paul Leitch, Steve system used on
30 Enchanted Walk Cradle Mountain Lovegrove, Chris McLennan, Nosh Mistry, Garry Moore, Geoff Murray, Luke O’Brien, Nick Osborne, Joe Shemesh, 8
Paul Sinclair, Michael Walters (8216). Tasmanian road signs
31 Crater Lake Circuit Walk Cradle Mountain Disclaimer:The participating Agencies have made every endeavour to ensure that details are correct at the time and road maps. 9
of printing. No responsibility can be accepted for any inaccuracy or mis-description as a result of information
32 Cradle Mountain Summit Cradle Mountain supplied, and no responsibility can be accepted for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services
shown.The maps must be used in conjunction with a road map of Tasmania.

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Great short walks are all located within easy

reach of the main visitor destinations and include

The walks are located throughout Tasmania.

PWS OCT 2015

1 Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington Hobart Calcified Forest King Island 33

Castle Rock Flinders Island 45

THE WESTERN WILDERNESS Trousers Point Flinders Island 46

25 Kelly Basin from Queenstown Friendly Beaches from Bicheno or Swansea 53

01 Organ Pipes Walk, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Coal Mines Historic Site

MANAGED BY  eautiful kunanyi/Mt Wellington has a range of walking

NORTH Coal Mines

03 Waterfall Bay Bivouac Bay

05 Cape Hauy Cape Raoul

07 Fluted Cape Walk Labillardiere Peninsula Walk

Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges.

BAY Great Taylors

SOUTH BRUNY START

09 South Cape Bay Duckhole Lake

1 hour return (2.1km one way)

to Lune River to Dover

South NORTH Caves Rd HASTINGS

Bay 1 km to Cockle Creek to Southport

11 Lake Esperance Hartz Peak

Lake Osborne HARTZ MOUNTAINS

13 Tahune AirWalk Lady Barron Falls Circuit

Air Lake START B61

15 Russell Falls Tall Trees

C609 Russell C609

17 Pandani Grove Lake St Clair

Pandani Grove St Clair

19 Mt Rufus Shadow Lake Circuit

Forgotten Shadow Forgotten Shadow

Lake Lake Lake Lake

21 Echo Point Franklin River Nature Trail

Echo Point to Queenstown

23 Donaghys Hill Nelson Falls

Franklin River to Derwent

25 Kelly Basin Hogarth Falls

27 Montezuma Falls Huon Pine Walk

to Roseber y to Savage River

C249 and Waratah

Falls Pieman River

29 Dove Lake Circuit Enchanted Walk

2 hours (5.7km one way) 20 minute circuit (1.1km circuit)

Picnic and toilet facilities nearby Park entry fees apply

Group B items Grade 2

Supervise children, waters in lake, severe weather Group A items

Hanson Visitor Centre

31 Crater Lake Circuit Walk Cradle Mountain Summit

Wombat Kathleen’s Ballroom

Pool Pool Forest

33 Calcified Forest The Nut

35 Fern Glade Leven Canyon Lookout

Edge Stairs REGIONAL RESERVE

FERN GLADE C102

37 Alum Cliffs Springlawn Nature Walk

39 Hollybank Forest Duck Reach

originally planted as a wood supply for cricket bats and

41 Tamar Island Liffey Falls

43 Pine Lake Meander Falls

45 Castle Rock Trousers Point

Marshall Bay to Palana

47 Strzelecki Peaks Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier

4 to 5 hours return walk (2.8km one way) 20 minutes (400m circuit)

MANAGED BY eautiful kunanyi/Mt Wellington has a range of walking

Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges.