Pandani Grove

Starting from the carpark at the end of Lake Dobson Road, Mount Field National Park, this circuit walk takes you around Lake Dobson via the Pandani Grove Nature Walk. The Pandani Grove is a delightful green oasis nestled beneath the ski slopes of Mount Field. Following the shoreline of the glacially formed Lake Dobson, this short walk takes you through a forest dominated by a mixture of pencil pines and pandanis, both of which are endemic to Tasmania. Platypuses are occasionally seen in Lake Dobson, particularly around dusk and dawn. The track has no steep sections, but ice and snow can cover sections of the track in winter. 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 Lake Dobson Road & Pandani Grove Nature Walk (-42.6855892,146.5933334)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lyell Highway, A10 Turn on to Gordon River Road, B61 then drive for 3.4 km Turn slight right onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 12.4 km Turn left onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 7.5 km Turn right onto Lake Dobson Road, C609 and drive for another 15.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lake Dobson Road & Pandani Grove Nature Walk Start (a service road). Find the car park at the start. After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 9 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 360 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m turn left, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Pandani Grove Nature Walk & HWC Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Urquhart Track & Pandani Grove Nature Walk) veer left, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk. Day Shelter (about 35 m back from the start). After another 40 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right).
	After another 7 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pandani Grove

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 45 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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 1.4 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 1.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	1.4 km	Day Shelter
Toilet	1.4 km	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Mount Field Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  Shower or two. Windy.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  1°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow easing.
  100% chance of rain
  5 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow falling above 700 metres. Winds northwesterly 35 to 50 km/h turning west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 12.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:50am to 1:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  -3°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow. Windy.
  90% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. Snow falling above 800 metres. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h early in the morning then tending westerly 25 to 40 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 13.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  2°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow.
  95% chance of rain
  3 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, with possible hail in the afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 800 metres. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 13.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  -2°C → 3°C
  Snow showers easing.
  90% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Snow falling above 400 metres. Possible hail. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 11.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  -4°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Showers or snow increasing.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  -1°C → 4°C
  Showers easing. Wind easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Showers easing. Wind easing.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  0°C → 6°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Showers.
  
  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.

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