Cornelian Bay

45 min to 1 h 15 min

20 min to 40 min

2.7 km
oneway

↑ 75 m
↓ -69 m

Easy track
Starting from the car park on Domain Highway, Queens Domain, this walk explores the foreshore of Cornelian Bay and takes you to Gas Road via multiple scenic tracks. This is a great little waterside journey where people (and pets) of all ages can find something fun to do. Starting off with your four-legged friend: There's an off-leash area along the track where your doggo can run and swim freely. Children can have some fun and exercise at the playground along the track. For the adults of the family, great views of the bay and a chance to do some cardio await. Also, the Cornelian Bay Cemetery at the end is home to the historic Derwent Chapel. This place is known for being Tasmania's first crematorium site. 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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-42.8643818,147.332494)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Tasman Highway, A3, Queens Domain.
  • Turn on to Domain Highway, B36 then drive for 450 m
  • Keep left and drive for another 15 m
Finish At the intersection of Gas Road & Cornelian Bay Point Track (-42.8509919,147.3265081)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Car  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the car park on Domain Highway (Tasmanian Botanical Gardens parking), cross the road and turn left. Head along the paved & marked track as you keep the railway and the water to your right. Follow the said track to continue along the Cornelian Bay Track.....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens at the start.
After another 50 m turn left, to head along Intercity Cycleway.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Intercity Cycleway.
After another 200 m (at the intersection of Cornelian Bay Foreshore Track & Intercity Cycleway) turn right, to head along Cornelian Bay Foreshore Track (a footpath).
After another 5 m continue straight, to head along Cornelian Bay Foreshore Track.
After another 190 m pass the "Wombat 1" (75 m on your left).
After another 360 m pass the "Queens Domain" (65 m on your left).
After another 370 m (at the intersection of Boatshed Track & Cornelian Bay Foreshore Track) turn right, to head along Boatshed Track.
After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Boatshed Track.
After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Boatshed Track.
After another 105 m continue straight.
After another 150 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left).
This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
Then pass the car park (15 m on your left).
After another 5 m continue straight.
After another 55 m pass the "The Boathouse Restaurant" (15 m on your left).
After another 55 m pass the playground (30 m on your left).
After another 70 m pass the car park (5 m on your left).
After another 40 m pass the car park (on your left).
After another 650 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
Then pass a seat (on your right).
After another 100 m come to "Cornelian Bay Cemetery".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Gas Road & Cornelian Bay Point Track at the end.
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Terrain
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Cornelian Bay


Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length 2.7 km
Time 45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required No experience required (1/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route
Shelter: There is one 480 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 1.8 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 2.6 km from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Shelter
480 mWombat 1
Toilet
1.8 km[toilet]
Seat
2.6 km[seat]
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