King Billy Track parking
| Nearest Road: | Cradle Mountain Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Cradle Valley |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 35′ 39″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 55′ 32″ |
| Elevation: | 810 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Commercial |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Nearby |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | 2 car park places at start of track. This is within Cradle Mountain Lodge grounds but visitors are welcome. Facilities are within main Lodge building. |
2 walks from King Billy Track parking
Cradle Valley to Belvoir road walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Belvoir Lookout car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 14,000 m |
| Return distance: | 28,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Penguin/Cradle trail from King Billy Track start at Cradle Mountain Lodge to Belvoir Lookout parking area on Belvoir Rd. |
References
Penguin Cradle Trail, Wildcare Tasmania, Penguin Cradle Trail - map and notes
“The track is not closed and work is continuingâ€
Penguin Cradle Trail, Wildcare Tasmania, Penguin Cradle Trail - map and notes
“This map and notes package is the definitive guide to the long distance trail …â€
Sean Smith, Safarihiker, Safarihiker: Hiking, journeys and audacious adventures in lesser known places, Penguin Cradle Trail, Tasmania
“… leeches, March flies/mosquitoes/jack jumpers gave me a very very warm welcome out by the fire pit.â€
Tags
King Billy Circuit
| Goal: | King Billy Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Track all on boarding, but about 120 steps up and the same down again. At end of track, turn right on road back to start. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 287, Number 84, Enchanted - King Billy
40 minutes circuit
“Dripping wet, mossy rainforest…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 66, Number 22, 22 Enchanted Walk & King Billy Walks
1 hour circuit
“These tracks cross the Lodge's land , but all the tracks are open for public use.â€
Cradle Mountain Lodge, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, King Billy track
40 minutes circuit
“… age old temperate rainforest…â€