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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Mount Dromedary parking on Cranes Rd

Nearest Road:Cranes Rd
Nearest Town:Bridgewater
Locality:Derwent Valley
Latitude:S 42° 43′ 54″
Longitude:E 147° 7′ 17″
Elevation:460 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Side of road
Water:Dry
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:From Boyer Rd take Church Rd to Upper Dromedary, then Cranes Rd to end. Actual access depends on private owners. Current owners DO NOT grant permission.

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Mount Dromedary from Cranes Rd

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:Mt Dromedary summit
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:5,000 m
Return distance:10,000 m
Comment:The route follows a 4WD track around and over the southern flank of the mountain. NOTE WELL. Access is no longer available from the end of Cranes Rd.

References

Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 89, Number 45, 45 - Mount Dromedary

5 hours retrace route
“A large cairn marks the start of the track leading directly uphill to the summit.”

website, Bushwalk Australia, Mt Dromedary - the best way up

“… some of the dolerite formations at the top are fantastic.”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 1, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“1-Message received from G. Pennicot 29 Nov 2017 - Keep out”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 2, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“2-There is no bushwalking access from cranes rd (driveway) is privatly owned by myself (G. Pennicot)”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 3, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“3-Google maps is wrong They have been contacted over therr mistake”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 4, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“4-Any books or maps stating this a through rd r wrong”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 5, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“5-Please note there will not be any access granted at the end of Cranes Rd for Mt Dromedary Track.”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 6, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“6-It’s a private driveway Not a rightaway or reserved rd or 4*4ws track”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 7, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd

“7-PRIVATE - Regards land owner G Pennicott”

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