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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Tamar Island visitor centre parking

Nearest Road:West Tamar Hwy
Nearest Town:Legana
Locality:North
Latitude:S 41° 23′ 29″
Longitude:E 147° 4′ 26″
Elevation:10 m
Fee:Entry fee
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Tap if open
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:Parking area beside West Tamar Highway. Accessible toilets at Visitor Centre. Other toilets on island.

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4 walks from Tamar Island visitor centre parking

Tamar Bird Hide walk

Goal:Bird Hide
Grade:Flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:600 m
Return distance:1,200 m
Comment:Start from Wetlands Centre and follow track right at turn. At track junction, continue straight ahead to bird hide. Track continues on further also.

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island

“Seven hectares of tidal silt flats around a single rocky hillock”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island

“… follow the boardwalk then the signposted side track to the bird hide. Return”

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Tamar Island Circuit

Goal:Tamar Island Summit
Grade:Moderate
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:5,000 m
Comment:Boardwalk across wetland to Island. At turn right and continue round to top of hill. Continue north and out to wharf. Return on north side track

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Tamar Island

1 hour 30 minutes circuit retrace
“An access-friendly walk - suitable for strollers and wheelchairs - allows for a comfortable … trip.”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island

2 hours circuit retrace
“The walking track passes over the southern end of the island…”

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Tamar Island Walk

Goal:Tamar Island
Grade:Flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,700 m
Return distance:3,400 m
Comment:Boardwalk across wetlands to island. Return from seat at end of boardwalk.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 30, Number 9, 9 - Tamar Island

1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Wetland walk, largely on boardwalk through reed swamp en route to Tamar Island.”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island

“Seven hectares of tidal silt flats around a single rocky hillock”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 41, Tamar Island

1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“An access-friendly boardwalk … to the 7 hectare Tamar Island.”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island

“Continue across the bridge to a track junction on Tamar Island. There is a seat here.”

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Tamar Island Wharf Walk

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:Tamar Island Wharf
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,125 m
Return distance:4,500 m
Comment:Boardwalk across wetland to Island. Continue on flat path NE then east over bridge to pontoon wharf. Return.

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island

2 hours retrace route

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island

“A boardwalk crosses a channel to a small, narrow island… then a floating pontoon lookout.”

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