Tynwald Park parking area
| Nearest Road: | Hobart Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | New Norfolk |
| Locality: | Derwent Valley |
| Latitude: | S 42° 46′ 28″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 4′ 31″ |
| 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: | 1,400 m |
| Return distance: | 2,800 m |
| Comment: | Track starts on north side of Lachlan River, heading NE. Continue, with one road crossing, to Tynwald Park. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, 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.”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Bicentennial Track, New Norfolk
“A gentle meandering track that follows 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
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, 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.”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk
“Stunning views of the Derwent River and cliffs”
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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, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, 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 |
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| 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
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, 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.”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk
“Circuit of Tynwald Park”
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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”