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

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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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Tynwald Park parking area

Nearest Road:Hobart Rd
Nearest Town:New Norfolk
Locality:Derwent Valley
Latitude:S 42° 46′ 39″
Longitude:E 147° 4′ 15″
Elevation:10 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:On north side of Hobart Rd (Lyell Hwy) on eastern side of New Norfolk. A good children's play area also.

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5 walks from Tynwald Park parking area

Bicentennial Walk along Lachlan River upstream

Goal:Humphrey St Bridge
Grade:Flat
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:1,700 m
Return distance:3,400 m
Comment:Track starts on north side of Lachlan River Bridge by Tynwald Park playground, heading south. Continue, with one road crossing, to Humphrey St Bridge.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Bicentennial Track, New Norfolk

“A gentle meandering track that follows the Lachlan River…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River

45 minutes retrace route
“A mostly flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the … Lachlan River.”

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Derwent Cliffs Circuit

Goal:Derwent River bend
Grade:Flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:600 m
Comment:Track starts at northern end of Tynwald Park. Walk out to Derwent and turn left. Walk to river bend viewing area. Return on circuit path past wetlands

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk

“Stunning views of the Derwent River and cliffs”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River

“… flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”

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Derwent Cliffs walk

Goal:Esplanade east end
Grade:Flat
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:1,500 m
Return distance:3,000 m
Comment:Track starts at northern end of Tynwald Park. Walk out to Derwent and turn left. Follow shoreline track to meet Esplanade.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk

“Stunning views of the Derwent River and cliffs”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River

“… flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”

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Tynwald Park Walk

Goal:Derwent River bend
Grade:Flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:1,400 m
Comment:Walk west to Bicentennial Track. Follow Lachlan River to north end of park. Return on roadway, or back along track.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Derwent Cliffs Walk, New Norfolk

“Circuit of Tynwald Park”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk Esplanade - Lachlan River

“A mostly flat and easy walk on clear paths along the banks of the Derwent River.”

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Walking Through Time Trail

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:Willow Court
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:6,000 m
Comment:Follow river upstream then map route through town to Willow Court. South down The Avenue to connect with track down Lachlan River back to start.

References

Derwent Valley Council, Derwent Valley Council, Walking through time

“… commentary as you explore the features of the Derwent Valley”

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