Dunns Creek Circuit

Starting from the car park on Huon Road, Wellington Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around a part of Dunns Creek via the Fern Glade, Silver Falls and Pillinger Drive tracks. With grand tree ferns above you providing shade and the relaxing sound of water, the first part of the walk is quite the sensory pleaser. Then you'll dive into a wet forest as you make your way along the Silver Falls Track. Lastly, the Pillinger Drive Track will take you back to the start. 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	(-42.9211476,147.2595135)
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 6.6 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Huon Road (80 metres southwest of the intersection with Pillinger Drive), head under the wooden arch and up the stairs. Follow the singular track until you come to a 4-way intersection. Veer slightly right at the said intersection and keep the creek to your right to continue along Dunns Creek Circuit (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Fern Glade Track. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the Fern Tree Park at the start.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Fern Glade Track & Pillinger Drive Track) veer right, to head along Fern Glade Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Silver Falls Track & Fern Glade Track) turn sharp right, to head along Silver Falls Track. After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 590 m (at the intersection of Pillinger Drive Track & Silver Falls Track) turn sharp right, to head along Pillinger Drive Track. After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Pillinger Drive Track.
	After another 320 m (at the intersection of Fern Glade Track & Pillinger Drive Track) turn sharp left, to head along Fern Glade Track.
	After another 110 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Dunns Creek Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.7 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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 (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kunanyi/Mount Wellington Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 25 January
  
  14°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the far south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 23.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 26 January
  
  2°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwest to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Monday 27 January
  
  6°C → 25°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning west to northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Tuesday 28 January
  
  5°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the far south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Wednesday 29 January
  
  3°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 30 January
  
  4°C → 14°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 31 January
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  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

Alerts