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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Trevallyn Dam car park

Nearest Road:Reatta Rd
Nearest Town:Launceston
Locality:North
Latitude:S 41° 26′ 52″
Longitude:E 147° 5′ 14″
Elevation:130 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Sealed
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:Drive through the park on Reatta Rd to the end. Keep left inside gate. Park by information signs near memorial obelisk.

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3 walks from Trevallyn Dam car park

Trevallyn Dam Lookout 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:Dam lookout
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:100 m
Return distance:200 m
Comment:The lookout is just to the north of the car park, above the dam wall. There is a flight of cement steps up to the lookout.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

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Trevallyn Dam to Aquatic Point

Goal:Aquatic Point
Grade:Moderate
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment: From dam, follow road north and bypass the water intake area. Continue on path. Some steep rocks and rock steps as it goes high to avoid cliffs.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area

“… offers numerous scenis viewpoints …”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

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Trevallyn Dam to Hoo Hoo Hut

Goal:Hoo Hoo Hut
Grade:Moderate
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:2,000 m
Return distance:4,000 m
Comment:Follow track downriver to Hoo Hoo Hut.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area

“… offers numerous scenis viewpoints …”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

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