Merthyr Park carpark
| Nearest Road: | Second River Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Lilydale |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 14′ 23″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 11′ 42″ |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking at signed area on north side of Second River Rd. The road opposite leads to the local waste transfer station. |
4 walks from Merthyr Park carpark
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Merthyr Park Large Circuit Walk
| Goal: | Cascade on Second River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,600 m |
| Comment: | Bush park under regeneration. The route is well signposted as it crosses the main road twice. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
1 hour circuit
“A relatively easy walk through picturesque forest and riverside.”
Launceston City Council, 2009, Trails in and around Launceston, Launceston City Council - now out of print, Page 28, Number 24, Merthyr Park
Launceston City Council, 2009, Trails in and around Launceston, Launceston City Council - now out of print, Page 28, Number 24, Merthyr Park
2014, Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 19, Walking around Merthyr Park, Tasmania
2 hours 10 minutes circuit
“The best part of the walk was the Second River.”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
1 hour circuit
“As an alternative, it is possible to return to the car park via the road but watch out for traffic.”
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Merthyr Park Lookout
| Goal: | Merthyr Park Lokout |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | From car park take large circuit track. Path is fairly flat until it reaches a seat at a lookout over the gorge. Return same way to avoid steep part. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
“Features a great variety of native plants, including orchids…”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“… a lookout which provides views of the forest and river.”
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Merthyr Park River Walk
| Goal: | Second River |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | A relatively gentle slope down to the river - the easy side of the short circuit. Return same way |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
20 minutes retrace route
“Features a great variety of native plants, including orchids…”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“… wide track decending gently to the river.”
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Merthyr Park Short circuit
| Goal: | Second River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Mostly gentle gradient but with very steep steps in one section |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
20 minutes circuit
“… picturesque forest and riverside…”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“The track… climbs via a series of zigzags and steps to the main junction.”