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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Alma Bridge Parking

Nearest Road:Wilmot Rd
Nearest Town:Ulverstone
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 16′ 34″
Longitude:E 146° 13′ 57″
Elevation:30 m
Fee:No charge
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Rough
Water:Stream
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:Parking on east side of bridge, to south of road.

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3 walks from Alma Bridge Parking

Dooley Track to Ellis Flats, return via Lucy Track

Goal:Ellis Flats Crossing
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:12,000 m
Comment:Walk to Ellis Flats via Jamieson Rd and Dooley Track. Cross river if safe to do so and return via Lucy Track and Wilmot Rd to Alma Bridge.

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

“At north end of Jamieson Rd, it is essential to keep to the flagged route, leash dogs.”

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Dooley Track to Shoestring Crossing. Lucy Track to Wilmot Rd, Alma 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:Shoestring Crossing
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:4,750 m
Comment:Walk down Jamieson Rd and Dooley Track (through gates via pedestiran access) to Shoestring Crossing. If safe, cross and take Lucy Track then road back

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

“At north end of Jamieson Rd, it is essential to keep to the flagged route, leash dogs.”

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Dooleys Track from Alma Reserve to Spellman Bridge

Goal:Spellmans Bridge
Grade:Challenging
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:20,000 m
Comment:Start at Alma Reserve, walking along Jamiesons Rd then Dooleys track. Follow signs to end of track at Spellmans Bridge. South end most difficult.

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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