Tynwald Park parking area
| Nearest Road: | Hobart Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | New Norfolk |
| Locality: | Derwent Valley |
| Latitude: | S 42° 46′ 39″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 4′ 15″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | On north side of Hobart Rd (Lyell Hwy) on eastern side of New Norfolk. A good children's play area also. |
5 walks from Tynwald Park parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Bicentennial Walk along Lachlan River upstream
| Goal: | Humphrey St Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Track starts on north side of Lachlan River Bridge by Tynwald Park playground, heading south. Continue, with one road crossing, to Humphrey St Bridge. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Bicentennial Track, New Norfolk
“A gentle meandering track that follows the Lachlan River…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River
45 minutes retrace route
“A mostly flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the … Lachlan River.”
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Derwent Cliffs Circuit
| Goal: | Derwent River bend |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Track starts at northern end of Tynwald Park. Walk out to Derwent and turn left. Walk to river bend viewing area. Return on circuit path past wetlands |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk
“Stunning views of the Derwent River and cliffs”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River
“… flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”
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Derwent Cliffs walk
| Goal: | Esplanade east end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Track starts at northern end of Tynwald Park. Walk out to Derwent and turn left. Follow shoreline track to meet Esplanade. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk
“Stunning views of the Derwent River and cliffs”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River
“… flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”
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Tynwald Park Walk
| Goal: | Derwent River bend |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk west to Bicentennial Track. Follow Lachlan River to north end of park. Return on roadway, or back along track. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk
“Circuit of Tynwald Park”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River
“A mostly flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”
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Walking Through Time Trail
| Goal: | Willow Court |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow river upstream then map route through town to Willow Court. South down The Avenue to connect with track down Lachlan River back to start. |
References
Derwent Valley Council, Derwent Valley Council, Walking through time
“… commentary as you explore the features of the Derwent Valley”