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Sleepy Bay

1.1 km return

30 min to 40 min

30 min to 40 min

Starting from a carpark just off Cape Tourville Road, Freycinet National Park, this walk leads to Sleepy Bay and back via the Sleepy Bay Track. From the carpark, gently graded steps lead to the rocky shoreline of Sleepy Bay which, despite its name, often experiences wild and rough seas. From the Sleepy Bay Lookout you can enjoy views over the beautiful rocky bay with its turquoise waters and orange lichen-encrusted rocks. You can extend this short walk by following the track down to Little Gravelly Beach, a delightful cove with crystal clear water and large reddish boulders. While the track is easy to follow, it is quite steep, rough underfoot in places and passes close to some high cliff tops. This is a short, mildly strenuous walk, not recommended for people with limited mobility as there are some steep steps down to the beach. 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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St Columba Falls

1.1 km return

20 min to 40 min

St Columba Falls

20 min to 40 min

Starting from the car park at the end of St Columba Falls Road, St Columba Falls State Reserve, this walk leads to the beautiful Columba Falls. A well-formed 600m track with boardwalk sections takes you through the cool and shady rainforest to a lookout platform at the base of the 90 metres tall falls. The track is well-maintained, with a moderate climb from the base of the falls back to the car park. The track can get a bit muddy after rain. Picnic and toilet facilities are located at the start of the walk. 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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Fern Glade

1.1 km return

20 min to 30 min

20 min to 30 min

Starting in the Fernglade Reserve on Fernglade Road, Burnie, this walk takes you on a short stroll along the Emu River via the Fernglade Walk track. Containing almost 150 species of ferns displayed along meandering paths, Fern Glade is a quiet riverside oasis close to the city centre of Burnie. A waterfall, pond and belvedere add to the enjoyment of this walk. The reserve has an abundance of bird life, and if you are lucky you may see a platypus surfacing in the river. The path is punctuated with informative signs and guidelines, and the reserve offers barbecue, picnic and toilet facilities. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in the reserve. 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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Trowutta Arch

1.1 km return

30 min to 45 min

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the car park on Gun Road, Trowutta Caves State Reserve, this walk takes you to the Trowutta Arch. Enjoy a short and easy walk through the scenic temperate rainforest to a fascinating geological formation known as the Trowutta Arch. The walk follows a wide, mostly flat gravel path with a wooden border, winding through a lovely mossy forest filled with towering eucalypts, huge fern trees and fungi-covered logs. After only 500 metres, you'll reach the Trowutta Arch, formed from the remnants of an ancient collapsed cave, one of many in the region. The tall rock arch perfectly frames an exposed sinkhole filled with green algae-covered water, offering excellent photographic opportunities. As you go through the arch, the lush green environment gives way to tall jagged limestone walls. Take your time admiring the scenery before making your way back. The sinkhole is not fenced, so caution with children is advised. 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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Nelson Falls

1.2 km return

20 min to 30 min

20 min to 30 min

20 min to 45 min

Starting from a car park just off the Lyell Highway, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this walk leads to Nelson Falls and back via the Nelson Falls Trail. This delightful short walk takes visitors alongside a burbling river to the beautiful Nelson Falls, a picturesque waterfall that cascades down a stepped rockface and splashes onto boulders covered in green moss. The short walk to the falls takes you on a flat gravel path through a dense rainforest full of giant ferns, myrtle and sassafras. It's great for all ages, and is also wheelchair access-friendly. Along the way, interpretive panels highlight how the habitat has evolved. The falls are best viewed after heavy rain, or during winter and spring when they're in full flow. 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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Arve Falls

1.2 km return

20 min to 30 min

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the car park on Hartz Road, Southwest Tasmania, this walk leads to Arve Falls and back via the Arve Falls Track. Enjoy a short, leisurely walk through alpine herb fields and snow gum woodland as you follow the path of the Arve River in Hartz Mountains National Park. As you walk along the track, many information boards are explaining the local flora and fauna. The lookout at the end provides good views of the falls and the valley below. The falls aren't tall, but they have an impressive drop over the plateau's edge and overlooking the valley beneath. This is a popular picnic area, and it includes a large visitor shelter, toilet facilities, barbeques, chairs and tables. 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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Tahune Huon Pine Circuit

1.3 km circuit

15 min to 35 min

Tahune Huon Pine Circuit

15 min to 35 min

15 min to 40 min

Starting from Tahune Adventures at the end of Arve Road, Geeveston, this walk takes you along an exceptional boardwalk through a majestic Huon pine forest. Take your time and admire the serene natural environment around you as you meander along the river. This boardwalk is wheelchair and pram friendly. Additionally, you can take your dog with you (needs to be on a leash). This walk is included if you bought the ticket for Tahune Airwalk. Keep in mind that the facility closes down at 4 PM, and the last tickets of the day can be bought at 3 PM. You don't need a ticket for children under 5. 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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White Knights of Evercreech

1.3 km circuit

15 min to 30 min

White Knights of Evercreech

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the Evercreech Forest Reserve at the end of Egans Road, Mathinna, this walk takes you through a forest of white gums known as the 'White Knights'. Enjoy a quick and easy stroll amongst the majestic white gums of Evercreech, the tallest of their type in Australia. Known as the 'White Knights', these towering eucalyptus trees are over 90 metres tall and some are believed to be over 300 years old. A well-maintained walking track passes beneath the trees before climbing a hill to provide a more elevated view of the forest. Facilities at the reserve include barbecues, toilets, sheltered tables and park benches. You can also stay overnight at the free campground, where there are several flat campsites with fire pits. 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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Leven Canyon Lookout

1.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Leven Canyon Lookout

Starting from the Leven Canyon Picnic Area at the end of Leven Canyon Road, Nietta, this walk takes you to two superb lookouts on a circuit via the Fern Walk and Leven Canyon tracks. It’s rare to find such a magnificently wild and powerful place that is so easily accessible. Two lookouts, Cruickshanks and Edge, can be accessed on this circuit track. Each lookout allows you to enjoy spectacular and expansive views of the canyon. Along the ferny track, you can see some smaller highlights, including colourful fungi and native wildlife. Facilities include informative panels detailing the significance of the canyon, and a picnic area with barbecues, tables and toilets. 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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Pandani Grove

1.4 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

30 min to 45 min

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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North Cave and Lighthouse

1.5 km return

15 min to 30 min

North Cave and Lighthouse

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the end of Rocky Cape Road, Rocky Cape National Park, this walk takes you to Rocky Cape Lighthouse and North Cave. Enjoy a short and easy walk that winds through coastal heathlands towards North Cave, which was once an Aboriginal shelter. Visitors are not allowed to enter, but a nearby viewing platform offers excellent views of the cave and the bay, with interpretive signage explaining the history of the area. You can also walk down to Cave Bay, which is a good spot for picnicking, swimming and fishing. After returning to the car park, you can continue to the lighthouse for spectacular views towards Stanley and Table Cape. Some sections of trail may be overgrown, so long sleeves and pants are recommended to avoid getting scratched. 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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Russell Falls

1.5 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

30 min to 45 min

20 min to 45 min

Starting from the Mount Field Visitor Centre on Lake Dobson Road, Mount Field, this circuit walk leads past Russell Falls via the Russell Falls Nature Walk. This short walk takes you through a forest of giant trees and flowering plants to the prettiest waterfall in Tasmania. If lucky, you might spot a platypus in the creek behind the falls. If you're spending the night in the park, you can opt for a night visit to the falls. Once you turn off your torch, you'll see the wonderful shining glowworms. The walk to Russell Falls is toddler-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Mount Field has camping facilities, toilets, electric barbecues, a kiosk and a visitor centre near the start of the track. Cabins are located outside of the park's borders. 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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Enchanted Walk

1.5 km circuit

20 min to 45 min

20 min to 45 min

Starting near the Interpretation Centre/Ranger Station on Cradle Mountain Road in Pencil Pine, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the aptly named Enchanted Walk takes you on a lovely circuit though a magical old-growth rainforest alongside Pencil Pine Creek. Stroll along the cascading creek among graceful myrtle trees and ancient pencil pines, surrounded by flourishing lichen and moss. Along the western bank of the creek you will come across several wombat burrows just on the edge of the track. Around dusk and dawn, wombats can be spotted foraging these areas. The walk starts by taking you through buttongrass moorland on a mixture of paved pathway and metal mesh, before heading through cool temperate rainforest on a boardwalk along the edges of Pencil Pine Creek. This is a short walk on a mostly flat track, being suitable for all ages and fitness levels. On the way back, you can stop for a hearty meal at Peppers Lodge. 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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Alum Cliffs

1.6 km return

30 min to 45 min

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the parking area at the end of Mersey Hill Road, Mole Creek, this walk leads to the Alum Cliffs lookout via the Alum Cliffs Track. This short and easy return walk gets you there with relative ease, having only one gentle climb at the beginning of the trail. The track is well defined and passes through dry forest and open bushland, stopping by a commissioned timber sculpture along the way. You can also combine this walk with a visit to the Mole Creek Caves. 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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Brownings and Thorsbys Tunnels

1.7 km return

45 min to 1 h

Brownings and Thorsbys Tunnels

Starting from the Ferndene Gorge car park off Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, this walk takes you past the Brownings and Thorsbys tunnels. Enjoy a short walk through a beautiful rainforest alongside a gentle creek and discover two historic silver mining tunnels within Ferndene Gorge, one of the region's hidden gems. The walk starts by crossing a small bridge over McBride's Creek, then follows a path running parallel to the creek through tall eucalypts and tree ferns, passing Brownings Tunnel before reaching Thorsbys Tunnel. The tunnels aren't very deep and you can enter both of them, but a flashlight is recommended as the interior is dark. Bathrooms and sheltered picnic tables are available at the car park. Sections of the trail can be muddy and slippery, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 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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