Fern Glade upper parking (Burnie)
| Nearest Road: | Fern Glade Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Burnie |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 4′ 60″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 55′ 21″ |
| Elevation: | 25 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Unknown |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
5 walks from Fern Glade upper parking (Burnie)
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Fern Glade Long walk along Emu River
| Goal: | Ridge top |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,600 m |
| Return distance: | 9,200 m |
| Comment: | Continue following Emu River upstream. After crossing three wooden bridges, climb ridge to take in view. Return |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 223, Number 70, Emu River - Fern Glade
4 hours retrace route
“If you are lucky you might spot a platypusâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, Emu River Walk
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“An enjoyable riverside walkâ€
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Fern Glade Walk to Upper Picnic Area
| Goal: | Upper picnic area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 350 m |
| Return distance: | 700 m |
| Comment: | Short walk to upper picnic area. Return by other path. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, Emu River Walk
“An enjoyable riverside walkâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Fern Glade
1 hour retrace route
“… this delightful riverside walk is both a tranquil oasis, and a local treasure.â€
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Fern Glade Walk along Emu River to Lower Picnic Area
| Goal: | Lower picnic area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Short walk to lower picnic area. Return by other path. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 223, Number 70, Emu River - Fern Glade
“If you are lucky you might spot a platypusâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, Emu River Walk
“There is a very easy downstream walk to the lower picnic areaâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 35, Fern Glade
15 minutes circuit
“…a magnificent walk among large, spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River.â€
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Fern Glade Walk to Lookout
| Goal: | Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | To the lookout and return |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, Emu River Walk
“A fenced lookout, 20 minutes from the carâ€
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Fern Glade walk to Rutherford Rd
| Goal: | Rutherford Rd |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 5,400 m |
| Return distance: | 10,800 m |
| Comment: | Follow Emu River upstream. After 3 wooden bridges continue to top of ridge. Pick up 4WD track east to Rutherford Rd, to junction with Fern Glade Rd. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 223, Number 70, Emu River - Fern Glade
4 hours one way pickup
“There are great panoramic views of the district.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, Emu River Walk
“… the so-called bushwalking outlet to Glade Rd.â€