Sandspit Picnic Area parking
| Nearest Road: | Wielangta Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 42′ 33″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 50′ 25″ |
| Elevation: | 210 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | 250m south of Robertsons Bridge over the Sandspit River. |
1 walk from Sandspit Picnic Area parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Wielangta Walk from south to north
| Goal: | Memorial to Alex Swan |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,400 m |
| Return distance: | 8,800 m |
| Comment: | From Sandspit Picnic area (near Robertsons Bridge) walk along Sandspit River to next road crossing (near memorial) for pickup. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Sandspit River
3 hours one way pickup
“Cross the river on stepping stones…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Sandspit River
“… Substantial and well placed stepping stones cross the river and the track continues…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 19, 19 - Wielanga Forest - Sandspit Forest Reserve
“Riverside walk through blue gum forest and pockets of temperate rainforest.”
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 90, Number 15, Wielangta Walk
3 hours retrace route
“Shady and sheltered. Easy climbs. A couple of creek crossings and fallen trees across track.”