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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Detention Falls car park

Nearest Road:Hawleys Rd
Nearest Town:Wynyard
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 0′ 28″
Longitude:E 145° 31′ 46″
Elevation:272 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Rough
Water:Unknown
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:From Sisters Creek, south on Myalla Rd 7km. Right into Hawleys Rd. Right at 'T' junction. Park side of road at end of public road. Small access gate to north tied with pink string, 'falls' sign.

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2 walks from Detention Falls car park

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.

Detention Falls Walk

Goal:Detention Falls Viewing Site (Behind barrier)
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment:'Falls' gate, north by fence line, through second gate, fenceline to park entrance. Through gate, left down fence, follow pad/tags to falls. Return

References

Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Detention Falls

45 minutes retrace route
“… the viewing platform is no longer available to the public . (since 2008)”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 26, Number 7, Detention Falls

45 minutes retrace route
“The falls are about 30m high and can be veryu spectacular after rain.”

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Detention Falls - Sisters Creek

1 hour retrace route
“The cliffs where you can view Detention Falls are not very safe… access the waterfalls at own risk.”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Detention Falls lookout

“Sign:"Viewing Area Closed" … "This area is only suitable for experienced visitors…"”

Caedence Kuepper, Caedence Kuepper on Flickr, Flickr, Tasmania Hiking - Detention Falls

“It is still a great spot to visit though”

Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Walking to Detention Falls

“Tape has been spread between the trees at the end of the track to keep walkers away from the cliffs.”

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Detention Falls walk to top of falls

Goal:Detention Falls top
Grade:Some steep
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,400 m
Comment:On return from falls, near top of return climb, find pad to right down to river at top of falls. Take care, as very steep.

References

Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Detention Falls

45 minutes retrace route
“… the viewing platform is no longer available to the public . (since 2008)”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 26, Number 7, Detention Falls

45 minutes retrace route
“The falls are about 30m high and can be veryu spectacular after rain.”

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Detention Falls - Sisters Creek

1 hour 30 minutes
“The cliffs where you can view Detention Falls are not very safe… access the waterfalls at own risk.”

Louise Fairfax, Naturelover's Walks, Detention Falls 2017 Dec

“I steered us towards the top of the falls rather than where the viewing platform once was.”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Detention Falls lookout

“Sign "Viewing Area Closed" … "This area is only suitable for experienced visitors…"”

Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Walking to Detention Falls

“The track to the top of the falls was much steeper than the side track.”

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