Kaoota Tramway Track parking
Nearest Road: | Kaoota Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Margate |
Locality: | South East |
Latitude: | S 43° 1′ 10″ |
Longitude: | E 147° 10′ 49″ |
Elevation: | 380 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Local council |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Good unsealed |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | No table |
Comment: | From Sandfly, south on Pelverata Rd to Kaoota. Turn east then north on Kaoota Rd 1.7km to crossroads. Parking beside walking track. |
2 walks from Kaoota Tramway Track 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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Kaoota Rd to Margate walk
Goal: | Burnaby Drive |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 11,000 m |
Return distance: | 22,000 m |
Comment: | Walk down Kaoota Tramway Track. Continue east 1.6 km on Lawless Rd down to bridge over Nierinna Creek. Follow Nierinna Creek Track to Burnaby Rd. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Kaoota Tramway
“… gently graded track meanders through varied bushland…â€
Rail Trails of Australia, Rail Trails Australia, Kaoota Tramway Track
“Kaoota Rd to Lawless Rdâ€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 22, 22 - Kaoota Tramway Track
4 hours retrace route
“Keep a lookout for historic relics…â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Nierinna Creek Track
“… a vigorous walk that meanders through green grassland, natural bushland and shady fern gullies.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Nierinna Creek Track - 20 Dec 2013
2 hours retrace route
“A lovely track on the outskirts of Margate…â€
Kaoota Tramway Track walk from west to east
Goal: | Nierinna end of tramway |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
Return distance: | 12,000 m |
Comment: | Take track west from parking area. Walk through 6km to pickup on Kaoota Rd, or return. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Kaoota Tramway
“… gently graded track meanders through varied bushland…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 5, Kaoota Tramway - January 3, 2014
4 hours retrace route
“Originally used to transport coal in the early 1900s…â€
Rail Trails of Australia, Rail Trails Australia, Kaoota Tramway Track
“Kaoota Rd to Lawless Rdâ€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 22, 22 - Kaoota Tramway Track
4 hours retrace route
“Keep a lookout for historic relics…â€