Lake Fenton Car Park
| Nearest Road: | Lake Dobson Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Westerway |
| Locality: | South West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 40′ 40″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 37′ 34″ |
| Elevation: | 1,015 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Track through bush to road crossing to dam. |
9 walks from Lake Fenton 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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Fenton-Webster-Dobson walk
| Goal: | Lake Webster track juntion |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 10,500 m |
| Return distance: | 21,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross dam outflow. Left at track junction. Follow lake shore, cross Kangaroo Moor and down to Lake Webster track junction. Head south to Lake Dobson. |
References
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Fenton-Webster Track
“Although in the high country it is fairly protected from the elements…”
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Fenton-Webster-Tarn Shelf - Lake Dobson walk
| Goal: | Twilight Tarn |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 15,500 m |
| Return distance: | 31,000 m |
| Comment: | Take Fenton-Webster Track to Lake Webster then up past Twilight Tarn to Lake Newdegate, along Tarn Shelf and down to Lake Dobson. |
References
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Fenton-Webster Track
“… a circuit walk can be done via Tarn Shelf.”
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Kangaroo Moor walk
| Goal: | Kangaroo Moor |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross Dam outflow. Left at junction to follow lake shore past end. Turn back when path starts to decend into trees. |
References
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Fenton-Webster Track
“… Kangaroo Moorr where a lot of Boronia was in flower and also Baeckea.”
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Lake Fenton Hut circuit
| Goal: | Lake Fenton Hut |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 550 m |
| Comment: | From car park follow track through bush then across road to Lake Fenton. Through gate back downstream to hut. Continue to road. Return right to car. |
References
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Field east Circuit
“… a gravel path leads to the historic hut used by the first ranger…”
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Lake Fenton To Lake Webster return walk
| Goal: | Lake Webster |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 550 m |
| Return distance: | 11,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross dam outflow. Left at track junction. Follow lake shore, cross Kangaroo Moor and down to Lake Webster. Return same way. |
References
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Fenton-Webster Track
4 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Up until the moor it is almost level walking, but after crossing a creek it is downhill …”
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Mount Field East from Lake Fenton to Lake Nicholls Track
| Goal: | Mount Field East summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 7,500 m |
| Return distance: | 15,000 m |
| Comment: | Mt Field East from Lake Fenton. Return to Lake Nicholls Track car park |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, The Gloucester Walk, 88 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Page 104, Number 53, 53 - Mount Field East
3 hours one way pickup
“Cross the outflow of the lake below the dam and follow the track uphill…”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 67, Number 12, 12 - Mt Field East Circuit
“… follow the track south-east towards Lake Nicholls … to meet the Lake Dobson Road.”
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Mount Field East Circuit
| Goal: | Mount Field East summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 10,700 m |
| Comment: | From Lake Fenton to Mt Field East. Return via Lake Nicholls Track and walking back up Lake Dobson Rd to start. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 80, Number 23, Mount Field East - Lake Nicholls
5 hours circuit
“On a clear day, the view can include distand Federation Peak on the southern horizon.”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 42, Number 1, Mount Field East
5 hours circuit
“… alpine scenery, idyllic lakes and lush rainforest in a spectacular … walk.”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, The Gloucester Walk, 88 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Page 104, Number 53, 53 - Mount Field East
“A car shuffle will save 3km of road walking…”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 67, Number 12, 12 - Mt Field East Circuit
5 hours circuit
“… meet the original pack track to Lake Fenton.”
Peter Franklin, 2013, Bushwalk Track Notes, Field east Circuit
“Part of the road walking on the Mt Field East Circuit can be avoided by using the Old Pack Track…”
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Mount Field East Walk From Lake Fenton
| Goal: | Mount Field East summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,900 m |
| Return distance: | 7,400 m |
| Comment: | From Lake Fenton via Mt Field East Track to summit and return |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 76, Number 21, Mount Field East
3 hours retrace route
“Alpine flora predominates.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 67, Number 12, 12 - Mt Field East Circuit
3 hours retrace route
“Do not attempt the walk if cloud covers the range.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 67, Number 12, 12 - Mt Field East Circuit
5 hours retrace route
“… a varied circuit that crosses rock screes, follows open plains, then finishes in tall forest.”
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Seagers Lookout Walk
| Goal: | Seagers Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
| Return distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | Take Mt Field East Track, then right onto Seagers Lookout Route to summit. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 66, Number 27, Seagers Lookout
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“A short but steepish climb to a pleasing rock lookout with excellent lake and mountain views.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Seager's Lookout
2 hours retrace route
“Walking boots are recommended for this walk.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 67, Number 12, 12 - Mt Field East Circuit
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Easy. Follow the first 1.5km of the walk to SeagersLookout and return along same track.”