Leprena Track parking
| Nearest Road: | South Cape Road |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Southport |
| Locality: | South East |
| Latitude: | S 43° 28′ 44″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 54′ 15″ |
| Elevation: | 40 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Sustainable Timber Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | 3km south of Ida Bay, turn left into Leprena Track. Park before ford, at southern end of plantations on western side of road. |
1 walk from Leprena Track parking
Caution
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Leprena Track walk
| Goal: | Frog Flat |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk south as far as desired. 1.5km takes track close to Frog Flats on east side. Fossicking only permitted on west side of road all along here. |
References
Anne Nuss and Nell Tyson, Family Bush Walks in Tasmania's Huon Valley, Rivendell Books, Page 72, Number 5, 21 - Leprina Track - Gemstone Fossicking
“… a fascinating wetland, home to many species of orchids, sedges and frogs.â€
John Dawson, Tassie rambler… not all those who wander, are lost, Southport Lagoon (Leprena Track)
“We encountered a lot more snakes than I would have liked…â€