Apsley Gorge car park
| Nearest Road: | Rosedale Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Bicheno |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 51′ 56″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 11′ 27″ |
| Elevation: | 80 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Unknown |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Comment: | Drive north 4.5km from Bicheno. West turn into Rosedale Rd for 7.5km, keeping left at each junction. Carpark on left at end of the road. |
6 walks from Apsley Gorge car park
Apsley Gorge circuit walk
| Goal: | Apsley Gorge |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow track across the hill to the gorge, and then walk back down the gorge if the water is low enough. Some parts will require walking in the water. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Douglas-Apsley National Park
4 hours circuit
“This walk should only be attempted in dry weather and when water levels are low.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
4 hours circuit
“Some scrambling over large rocks is required in the main gorge to skirt around large pools…”
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Apsley Gorge Walk
| Goal: | Apsley Gorge |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,800 m |
| Return distance: | 3,600 m |
| Comment: | Only cross river if water is low enough to wade or rockhop. Continue the Apsley Gorge Track to river at west end of Gorge. Return same way. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 52, Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
3 hours retrace route
“… crosses the Apsley River at the waterhold… decend back to the river at the Apsley Gorge.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 180, Number 55, Apsley Gorge
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“River gorge and open forest”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Douglas-Apsley National Park
“… tranquil pools and undisturbed river scenes.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“When the ridge ends a steep descent in a gully leads to the Apsley River.”
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Apsley Lookout Walk
| Goal: | Apsley Lookout |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk to the lookout and return. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 180, Number 55, Apsley Gorge
“The view is of the Apsley River upstream and a large pool in its bed below.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Walks from Apsley Waterhole
15 minutes retrace route
“Please minimise erosion by keeping to the track”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“… a short sidetrip to the nearby lookout which provides a view of the river.”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The lookout was blocked off due to damage. Circuit track is still open - a pleasant walk”
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Apsley walk to steps above waterhole
| Goal: | Top of steps above waterhole |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Track is unsealed but good firm surface to top of steps above waterhole. Suitable for wheels. |
References
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The track is a pleasant bush walk and fairly level with a firm surface.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Walks from Apsley Waterhole
“Please minimise erosion by keeping to the track”
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Apsley Waterhole Circuit
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Apsley Waterhole |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk to the lookout and then on to explore the waterhole and back to parking area. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 180, Number 55, Apsley Gorge
“The waterhole is a popular swimming spot.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Apsley Gorge
15 minutes circuit
“… an easy stroll … through open forest…”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“From the car park follow the wide track west through a reserve … descend northwest to the river”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The lookout was blocked off due to damage. Circuit track is still open - a pleasant walk”
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Leeaberra Track from south end
| Goal: | Leeaberra North parking |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 30,000 m |
| Comment: | Due to a disease outbreak, the Leeaberra Track is closed for walking from the south end. Please do not enter the track from the Apsley end. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“Climb out of the river and walk 30 m to a track junction.”
Peter Grant, Nature Scribe, Number 4, The Leeaberra Track
“… grass trees, and other species such as banksia and she-oaks, were dead and dying along the track.”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, The Leeaberra Track
“This track is closed - please do not walk on it for even a little way.”