StepScape

What is StepScape?

This site is working towards showing every published Tasmanian day walk on a single map.

StepScape is a work in progress, currently showing 2,212 of an estimated 3,000 published bushwalks in Tasmania.

StepScape is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.

Read about what the StepScape app does differently from this website.

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references provided.

Most of the references made every attempt at accuracy but did not guarantee it. Some are books that are now out of print, so information that was once accurate may not remain so. Changes may include:

  • Land becoming private or reserved
  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
Sites to check before you walk How do I get started?

Every pin on the map represents a car park with at least one known walk. Click on the pins for information. Or, click on the Filter tab above to only show the walks that interest you.

Every walk includes a References section listing the books, brochures or websites that mention it. Consult those sources for more information.

What are the latest additions?

Latest car park

Mount Saddleback 4WD parking

Latest walk

Mount Saddleback Track by 4WD

Latest change

Added 2WD and 4WD parking options for Mount Saddleback.

Updated on

2023-07-18

Who made this website?

The StepScape website was created by Cowirrie, a small software development company in Launceston. We take information and present it so it is accessible and useful to people. Our other work includes the SepiaScape guide to historic Tasmania and the PBPhonics app for basic English literacy practice.

We have also taken some of these walks ourselves, and written comprehensive walk reports about them.

Data Entry

Jan Horton

Programming

Michael Horton

Maps

Google Maps JavaScript API

Components

jQuery, used under the MIT License

jQuery CSV, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI Touch Punch, used under the MIT License

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Billet Creek lower parking area

Nearest Road:Staverton Rd
Nearest Town:Sheffield
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 25′ 28″
Longitude:E 146° 10′ 55″
Elevation:130 m
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Sealed
Water:Unknown
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Nearby
Comment:At bottom of hill, near lake, turn left and park. There is a track in to the right, but not suitable for all vehicles in wet weather.

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2 walks from Billet Creek lower parking area

Billet Creek Foreshore Walk

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.

For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.

Goal:Billet Creek
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment:Walk along lake shore north Murfets Car park. Continue on track across creek and round shore to Billet Creek. Return. Facilities at the rowing centre.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 78, Number 33, Billet Creek Nature Way

“… a site of international rowing events…”

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Billet Creek Nature Way return walk

Goal:Top end of track
Grade:Long climb
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,500 m
Return distance:5,000 m
Comment:Walk along shore to north to Billet Creek. Track starts by derelict white gate. Walk to top car park and return same way.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 78, Number 33, Billet Creek Nature Way

2 hours retrace route
“In winter leaf mould and mud can make the path quite slippery…”

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