Apsley Gorge car park
Nearest Road: | Rosedale Rd |
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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. |
5 walks from Apsley Gorge car park
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Apsley Gorge circuit walk
Goal: | Apsley Gorge |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Circuit |
One-way distance: | 8,000 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
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, 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…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 5, 05 - Apsley Gorge
“If water levels are low, rock-hop and scramble back down the river.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 2, Apsley River Gorge - 27 Oct 2015
4 hours retrace route
“This route is difficult and should only be attempted during the summer months when the water is low.â€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 42, Number 5, #08 Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
“You can make your way back along the river (good weather only)â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
4 hours circuit
“This walk should only be attempted in dry weather and when water levels are low.â€
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 9, Number 2015, Seprember 2015 - Apsley Gorge
“There is no marked track … having to cross the river again and again to make progress.â€
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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 over hill to river at west end of Gorge. Return same way. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 180, Number 55, Apsley Gorge
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“River gorge and open forestâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“When the ridge ends a steep descent in a gully leads to the Apsley River.â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 5, 05 - Apsley Gorge
“If water levels are high, turn back at base of low waterfall.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 2, Apsley River Gorge - 27 Oct 2015
“If you find any sections of the track difficult it is recommended that you retrace route.â€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 42, Number 5, #08 Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
3 hours retrace route
“… rock hopping across the river near the waterhole…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, 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.â€
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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, 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.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“… a short sidetrip to the nearby lookout which provides a view of the river.â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 5, 05 - Apsley Gorge
“soon after leaving the car, follow the side track to the lookout over the waterhole. Return.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The lookout was blocked off due to damage. Circuit track is still open - a pleasant walkâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Walks from Apsley Waterhole
15 minutes retrace route
“Please minimise erosion by keeping to the trackâ€
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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 as far as the top of the steps. |
References
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 5, 05 - Apsley Gorge
“A short stroll on a good track down to the top of the steps overlooking the waterhole.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 2, Apsley River Gorge - 27 Oct 2015
20 minutes retrace route
“Leaving from the car park shelter the track leads gently downhill to the Apsley Waterhole 10 minutesâ€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 42, Number 5, #08 Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
“… to the waterhole, it is well-graded and accessible to most.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The track is a pleasant bush walk and fairly level with a firm surface.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Walks from Apsley Waterhole
“Please minimise erosion by keeping to the trackâ€
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Apsley Waterhole Circuit
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, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 180, Number 55, Apsley Gorge
“The waterhole is a popular swimming spot.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 20, Number 1, 1 - Apsley Gorge
“From the car park follow the wide track west through a reserve … descend northwest to the riverâ€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 5, 05 - Apsley Gorge
“Take the path to the lookout and then on down to waterhole. There are interesting rocks to explore.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 2, Apsley River Gorge - 27 Oct 2015
20 minutes retrace route
“… a short 10 minute walk and swim in the Apsley Waterhole is fantastic on its own.â€
Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 42, Number 5, #08 Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
“A great short loop… to the waterhole, returnign via the Nature Loopâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Douglas-Apsley
“27-Sep-16: The lookout was blocked off due to damage. Circuit track is still open - a pleasant walkâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Loop Track - Apsley waterhole
15 minutes circuit
“… an easy stroll … through open forest…â€