Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

Starting from Fern Tree Park off Huon Road, Fern Tree, this track takes you to Neika via the Pipeline Track. Many locals use this relatively flat and shaded track to travel between the two locations as it is much less boring than the concrete path. Tall tree ferns, refreshing creek crossings and historic places like the Fern Tree Bower along the way make this journey quite worthwhile. The historic picnic site (Fern Tree Bower) used to be quite popular, and you can read all about it from the interpretive signs. Another point of interest you'll pass by is the Wishing Well. Make a wish if you feel like it. Come springtime and you can see heaps of wildflowers, including rhododendrons. Dogs are allowed on leash. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Huon Road (-42.9222828,147.2599696)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Davey Street, A6, South Hobart. Turn on to Davey Street, B64 then drive for 690 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Davey Street, B64 and drive for another 6.8 km
Finish	At the intersection of Huon Road & Pipeline Track (-42.9424003,147.2416569)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Huon Road Start heading along Pipeline Track (a highway\|cycleway). There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start). Find the picnic table at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. Then head through the bicycle barrier. Then pass the "Fern Tree Playground" (25 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the shelter (10 m on your right). After another 7 m pass the toilet (4 m on your left). After another 610 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 2 m (Browns River picnic site) turn sharp left, to head along Pipeline Track. After another 175 m head through the bicycle barrier.
	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Clegg Road continue straight, to head along Pipeline Track. After another 25 m head through the bicycle barrier. After another 510 m head through the bicycle barrier.
	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Grays Road continue straight, to head along Pipeline Track. After another 15 m head through the bicycle barrier.
	After another 1.6 km cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
	After another 970 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 430 m turn sharp left, to head along Pipeline Track.
	Continue another 250 m to find at the intersection of Huon Road & Pipeline Track at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	4.6 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 45 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 50 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	45 m	[shelter]
Toilet	50 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kunanyi/Mount Wellington Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  5°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 15.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 12:00pm to 1:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  0°C → 4°C
  Showers or snow at times.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Snow possible above 1000 metres. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the early morning then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  -2°C → 4°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Snow possible above 1000 metres. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  -2°C → 6°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly during the day then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  0°C → 7°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  1°C → 10°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  3°C → 11°C
  Becoming windy. Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Becoming windy. Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

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