Merthyr Park carpark
| Nearest Road: | Second River Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Lilydale |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 14′ 23″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 11′ 42″ |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking at signed area on north side of Second River Rd. The road opposite leads to the local waste transfer station. |
4 walks from Merthyr Park carpark
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Merthyr Park Large Circuit Walk
| Goal: | Cascade on Second River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,600 m |
| Comment: | Bush park under regeneration. The route is well signposted as it crosses the main road twice. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
1 hour circuit
“A relatively easy walk through picturesque forest and riverside.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
1 hour circuit
“As an alternative, it is possible to return to the car park via the road but watch out for traffic.â€
Launceston City Council, Trails in and around Launceston, Launceston City Council - now out of print, Page 28, Number 24, Merthyr Park
Launceston City Council, Trails in and around Launceston, Launceston City Council - now out of print, Page 28, Number 24, Merthyr Park
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 19, Walking around Merthyr Park, Tasmania
2 hours 10 minutes circuit
“The best part of the walk was the Second River.â€
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Merthyr Park Lookout
| Goal: | Merthyr Park Lokout |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | From car park take large circuit track. Path is fairly flat until it reaches a seat at a lookout over the gorge. Return same way to avoid steep part. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
“Features a great variety of native plants, including orchids…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“… a lookout which provides views of the forest and river.â€
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Merthyr Park River Walk
| Goal: | Second River |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | A relatively gentle slope down to the river - the easy side of the short circuit. Return same way |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
20 minutes retrace route
“Features a great variety of native plants, including orchids…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“… wide track decending gently to the river.â€
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Merthyr Park Short circuit
| Goal: | Second River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Mostly gentle gradient but with very steep steps in one section |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11 - Merthyr Park
20 minutes circuit
“… picturesque forest and riverside…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 40, Number 11, 11 Merthyr Park
“The track… climbs via a series of zigzags and steps to the main junction.â€