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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Trial Bay boat ramp parking

Nearest Road:Channel Hwy
Nearest Town:Kettering
Locality:South East
Latitude:S 43° 7′ 56″
Longitude:E 147° 15′ 9″
Elevation:5 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:No access
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:Drive to just south of Kettering, at Trial Bay. Turn off on beach side of highway (north of Flight Creek bridge) into large parking area around the boat ramp

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1 walk from Trial Bay boat ramp parking

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.

Kettering Point walk from Trial Bay jetty area to Ferry Rd.

Goal:Ferry Rd parking
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:1,500 m
Return distance:3,000 m
Comment:Track starts a little to north of jetty. Follow shoreline track round point to en od Ferry Rd for pick up. It is another 200m to Ferry Terminal.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Kettering Point Track

“Extra 200m to reach Ferry Terminal.”

Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 35, 35 - Kettering Township Tracks

“Narrow bush track, barbeque shelter at Trial Bay.”

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