Mount Dromedary parking on Cranes Rd
Nearest Road: | Cranes Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Bridgewater |
Locality: | Derwent Valley |
Latitude: | S 42° 43′ 54″ |
Longitude: | E 147° 7′ 17″ |
Elevation: | 460 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Local council |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Side of road |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | No table |
Comment: | From Boyer Rd take Church Rd to Upper Dromedary, then Cranes Rd to end. Actual access depends on private owners. Current owners DO NOT grant permission. |
1 walk from Mount Dromedary parking on Cranes Rd
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Mount Dromedary from Cranes Rd
Goal: | Mt Dromedary summit |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
Return distance: | 10,000 m |
Comment: | The route follows a 4WD track around and over the southern flank of the mountain. NOTE WELL. Access is no longer available from the end of Cranes Rd. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 89, Number 45, 45 - Mount Dromedary
5 hours retrace route
“A large cairn marks the start of the track leading directly uphill to the summit.â€
website, Bushwalk Australia, Mt Dromedary - the best way up
“… some of the dolerite formations at the top are fantastic.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 1, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“1-Message received from G. Pennicot 29 Nov 2017 - Keep outâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 2, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“2-There is no bushwalking access from cranes rd (driveway) is privatly owned by myself (G. Pennicot)â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 3, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“3-Google maps is wrong They have been contacted over therr mistakeâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 4, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“4-Any books or maps stating this a through rd r wrongâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 5, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“5-Please note there will not be any access granted at the end of Cranes Rd for Mt Dromedary Track.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 6, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“6-It’s a private driveway Not a rightaway or reserved rd or 4*4ws trackâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Number 7, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd
“7-PRIVATE - Regards land owner G Pennicottâ€