StepScape

What is StepScape?

This site is working towards showing every published Tasmanian day walk on a single map.

StepScape is a work in progress, currently showing 2,212 of an estimated 3,000 published bushwalks in Tasmania.

StepScape is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.

Read about what the StepScape app does differently from this website.

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references provided.

Most of the references made every attempt at accuracy but did not guarantee it. Some are books that are now out of print, so information that was once accurate may not remain so. Changes may include:

  • Land becoming private or reserved
  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
Sites to check before you walk How do I get started?

Every pin on the map represents a car park with at least one known walk. Click on the pins for information. Or, click on the Filter tab above to only show the walks that interest you.

Every walk includes a References section listing the books, brochures or websites that mention it. Consult those sources for more information.

What are the latest additions?

Latest car park

Mount Saddleback 4WD parking

Latest walk

Mount Saddleback Track by 4WD

Latest change

Added 2WD and 4WD parking options for Mount Saddleback.

Updated on

2023-07-18

Who made this website?

The StepScape website was created by Cowirrie, a small software development company in Launceston. We take information and present it so it is accessible and useful to people. Our other work includes the SepiaScape guide to historic Tasmania and the PBPhonics app for basic English literacy practice.

We have also taken some of these walks ourselves, and written comprehensive walk reports about them.

Data Entry

Jan Horton

Programming

Michael Horton

Maps

Google Maps JavaScript API

Components

jQuery, used under the MIT License

jQuery CSV, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI Touch Punch, used under the MIT License

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Spellman Bridge parking

Nearest Road:Spellmans Rd
Nearest Town:Ulverstone
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 21′ 4″
Longitude:E 146° 9′ 48″
Elevation:110 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Stream
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:Parking on west side of bridge. To south of road.

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2 walks from Spellman Bridge parking

Dooleys Track from Spellman Bridge to Alma Reserve

Goal:Alma Bridge
Grade:Challenging
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:20,000 m
Comment:Start at Spellman Bridge, east side of river.Pink Ribbon on barrier marks track. Cross river at Spellman Crossing, or turn back if too high.

References

Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Jamieson Road Access (April 2017)

“At locked gates, use pedestrian access then back to road immediately while on private property.”

Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Jamieson Road Access (April 2017)

“Do not smoke or make intrusive noise on private properties. Dogs must be on short leash, no barking.”

Bill Shepherd, Wilmot River Walking North West Tasmania, 6 Track notes - 2017

“Please use East Bank route from East Ellis Crossing to Osbert Crossing (avoid private land there)”

Coast to Canyon, Coast to Canyon, Ulverstone and Beyond

“Note: Access to State Forest is via the Crown Road Reserve, which passes through private land.”

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Spellman's Circuit walk from Spellman Bridge

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.

For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.

Goal:Corner Beach
Grade:Challenging
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment:From Spellman Bridge walk upriver, east side on Dooleys Track. Turn back at Corner Beach (just before river crossing).

References

Bill Shepherd, Wilmot River Walking North West Tasmania, 6 Track notes - 2017

“Best suited for low river levels… there are concrete foot steps to assist passage…”

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