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Tahune AirWalk and swing bridges

Tahune AirWalk and swing bridges

3.4 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

3.4 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Wheelchair

1 h, 5 h 12 min to 5 h

Starting from Tahune Adventures at the end of Arve Road, Geeveston, this walk takes you along the Tahune AirWalk, a spectacular treetop walkway. Built amongst the treetops in the Huon River Valley, the Tahune Airwalk takes you high above the forest canopy. This stunning treetop walkway gives you a bird’s-eye view of the forest as you walk 20 to 30 metres above the forest floor. After crossing both the Picton and the Huon rivers by two swinging bridges, the journey concludes at a spectacular cantilevered platform sitting 50m above the riverbank, offering breathtaking views that extend to the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Continuous safety fencing ensures that there’s no risk of falling, and the AirWalk has been designed to withstand cyclone-strength winds. A moderate level of fitness is needed to ascend the 112 concrete steps to the top of the walk. There is alternate ramp access to the top of the walk if you would prefer. Dogs are welcome in the reserve if kept on a leash. At the Visitor Centre, there's a café with gas barbecues and picnic facilities. 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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Starting from the Franklin River Picnic Area just off Lyell Highway, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit through mossy rainforest via the Franklin River Nature Trail. Meandering through lush temperate rainforest populated with myrtle and sassafras trees, the trail passes two rivers, the Franklin River and the Surprise River. Enjoy the relaxing moss-covered scenery, with abundant bird life, diverse fungi and the constant sounds of water rushing by. In addition to the beautiful trail, barbeque and toilet facilities are also available near the main carpark. The path is well-maintained and relatively flat, with extensive stretches of boardwalk overlooking the water. Along the walk you will find interpretation signs that detail some of the many values of this magnificent region. 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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Franklin Nature Trail

3.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Franklin Nature Trail

Starting behind the Visitor Centre at the end of Lake St Claire Road, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, this Aboriginal cultural heritage walk takes you on a figure-of-eight loop via the Watersmeet, Larmairremener tabelti and Platypus Bay tracks. Read the information boars along the track to learn more about the Larmairremener people. The walk starts on the Watersmeet Track, following an old road that was constructed to allow for limited logging after bushfires in the 1960s. You'll pass fragrant tea tree, wattle and banksia through buttongrass sedgeland to the Watersmeet Bridge. The track leads toward Platypus Bay. As the name tells you, you might spot a platypus there if lucky. The walk returns via the Larmairremener tabelti track, following the ridges formed by retreating glaciers during the ice ages. This hike can be completed as a loop walk or split into three shorter walks. At their longest, these walks combine to form a figure-of-eight loop. 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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Watersmeet Loop

4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 30 min

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Starting from the Wineglass Bay Car park on Malunna Road, Freycinet, this walk leads to the summit of Mount Amos via the Mount Amos Track. The walk to the summit is short, steep, challenging and extremely rewarding. It starts of easy, but soon becomes steeper as you need to climb large rocks to the top. The effort is worth it as the views from the top cannot be matched. 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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Mount Amos

4 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Starting from the car park off Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay, this walk takes you to Grass Point. The walk to Grass Point follows an easy trail along the coastline, offering excellent views of Adventure Bay, Penguin Island and Cape Queen Elizabeth. The trail is fairly flat and well signed, with several information boards along the way, and is suitable for families and less experienced walkers. Grass Point is a former whaling station, and there are visible remains of structures associated with the old whaling industry. Southern Right Whales and Orcas can occasionally be spotted during migration months along this section of the coast. 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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Grass Point

4 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Ferry

Knocklofty Summit Circuit

Knocklofty Summit Circuit

4.1 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from Knocklofty parking and picnic area, West Hobart, this walk takes you on a circuit in Knocklofty Reserve, visiting the Frog Ponds and the Knocklofty summit along the way. Just a quick drive away from Hobart, this reserve is home to more than 300 native plant species. Navigate the open forest as you pass by the Frog Ponds, a wetland created by rehabilitating a disused dam, thanks to the Friends of Knocklofty Bushcare Group. You can "frogwatch" here if you'd like to. As you make your way through the woods, you'll get great views of the city as well as the natural landscape. 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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Old Beach Foreshore Trail

Old Beach Foreshore Trail

4.2 km return

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Starting from Jetty Road, Old Beach, this return walk takes you along the foreshore of Old Beach. This scenic journey full of birdlife is considered one of Hobart's hidden gems. From ducks to black swans on the lake, you'll have many chances to birdwatch here. Try not to focus too much on bird species and miss the panoramic views, especially of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The jetty at the start of the track has quite a story. After completing their sentence in prison for stealing honey, James Austin and John Earle (cousins) established a ferry service in 1816, making use of this jetty. Dogs are allowed on lead. 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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Starting just off Creekton Road in Strathblane, this walk leads to Duckhole Lake and back via the Duckhole Track. This walk takes you through a forest of stringybarks and stretches of tea tree swamp, via a well-constructed boardwalk that follows a stream running off the lake. A steep but short slope leads to a small cleared spot with a picnic table, revealing the beautiful lake. Lying within the Southwest National Park, Duckhole Lake is a deep flooded sinkhole connected to the extensive surrounding cave network. There is no formal path around the lake but it is possible to wander along the banks on either side of the path, and there is a rustic seat where you can sit and enjoy fine views of Adamson's Peak. It is perfect for those just wanting to immerse themselves in beautiful rainforest scenery and enjoy a quiet stroll in nature. The biggest challenge may be finding where the track starts, due to a lack of clear signage. 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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Duckhole Lake

4.3 km return

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Swim

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Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen and Waterfall Bay

Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen and Waterfall Bay

4.4 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Tasman Arch car park at the end of Tasman Arch Road, Eaglehawk Neck, this walk takes you past Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen to Waterfall Bay. This scenic walk along the rugged Tasman Peninsula coastline passes several unique geological formations, ending at a beautiful bay with a waterfall. The track is wide, flat and well-signposted, with fenced cliffs and lookouts, making it suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Beside the car park is a lookout for Tasman Arch, a tall natural bridge formed by a collapsed sea cave. From here, the track crosses over the top of Tasman Arch to a lookout over Devil's Kitchen, a deep chasm carved out by the sea. The track continues through dry eucalypt forest to a lookout for Patterson's Arch, another collapsed sea cave, before emerging at a lookout across the cliff-lined Waterfall Bay. On the opposite cliff face is a waterfall that drops into the sea, best seen after heavy rains. After enjoying the views, walkers can return to the car park or continue from here to Waterfall Bluff. 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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Three Capes Track: Denmans to Surveyors

Three Capes Track: Denmans to Surveyors

4.5 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

4.5 km

Oneway

Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Your journey starts with a 75-minute boat trip from Port Arthur to Denmans Cove where you start the walk. Once landed at Denmans Cove you have a 2-hour walk ahead of you, which takes you through Eucalypt woodland and coastal heath to your first accommodation on the track - Surveyors cabin. Relax at the cabin and soak in the views of Cape Raoul in the distance. Let us begin by acknowledging the Palawa people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting from the Springlawn Visitor Centre on Bakers Beach Road, Bakers Beach, this circuit walk takes you around Springlawn Lagoon. This easy walk takes you around the lagoon, through open grasslands and coastal vegetation, to the lagoon bird hide, before returning through tranquil boardwalks and dunes. Be prepared for a fantastic wildlife display. A camera and binoculars will be very handy. Toilet, picnic, and barbeque facilities are available at the start of the walk at the Springlawn Visitor Centre and campsite. These facilities are accessible to wheelchair users, but the walk is not accessible as some sections are sand dunes. Sections of the track around the lagoon are unmarked. The lagoon is subject to seasonal flooding. Please check track conditions with Visitor Centre before commencing 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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Springlawn Nature Walk

4.6 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Springlawn Nature Walk

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Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

4.6 km oneway

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

4.6 km

Oneway

Walk

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

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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Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial

Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial

4.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the Mount Gnomon car park on Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, this walk takes you past Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial. Enjoy a pleasant walk that weaves through a tall eucalypt forest, taking in two low peaks in the Dial Range. After a short but steep climb up Mount Gnomon, you'll emerge at the edge of a cliff with excellent views towards Mount Duncan and the cities of Ulverstone and Devonport. The trail continues along the ridge towards the exposed cliff of Mount Dial, ending with a short boulder scramble that rewards you with views over the surrounding farmland, the southern Dial Range and towards Mount Roland. Small native orchids can be spotted along the trail, particularly at higher elevations. Take care and supervise children near the unprotected cliff edges. 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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Starting from The Springs picnic area on Pinnacle Road, Wellington Park, this circuit walk takes you to Sphinx Rock via the Lenah Valley Track, then loops back to the start via the Lower/Upper Sawmill and Organ Pipes tracks. Sphinx Rock offers you rewarding views of Organ Pipes, the city and Derwent River. Just make sure you don't slip and fall whilst admiring the views. After soaking in the views, you can give the Rock Cabin side trip a chance if you fancy historic stone structures. Wildflowers blanket the area from late winter to spring. Keep an eye out for closures due to snow. Also, the weather can change dramatically in a heartbeat, so be prepared. Lower/Upper Sawmill tracks are rocky and can be slippery (icy in winter, wet-muddy otherwise). 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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Sphinx Rock Circuit

4.7 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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