Winifred Curtis Reserve parking area
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Scamander |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 28′ 38″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 15′ 13″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Just south of Scamander on the Tasman Highway, opposite Upper Scamander Rd. |
5 walks from Winifred Curtis Reserve parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Winifred Curtis Old Coach Rd walk
| Goal: | Old Coach Rd ford |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
| Return distance: | 3,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow Old Coach Road to ford. Return same way |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 14, Number 1, 01 Winifred Curtis Reserve
“Take the Old Coach Rd through the middle of the reserve to the point. Return same wayâ€
John Dawson, Tassie rambler… not all those who wander, are lost, Winifred Curtis Scamander Reserve
“… there are copies of the map at pretty much every single junction…â€
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Winifred Curtis Reserve Boundary Track
| Goal: | Boardwalk |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Take boundary walk, keeping to the right along the lagoon then back on the boundary as you go. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 14, Number 1, 01 Winifred Curtis Reserve
2 hours circuit
“The suggested walk is basically a circuit around the perimeter of the area…â€
John Dawson, Tassie rambler… not all those who wander, are lost, Winifred Curtis Scamander Reserve
“… there are copies of the map at pretty much every single junction…â€
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Winifred Curtis Reserve Lagoon Loop
| Goal: | Lagoon Edge Junction |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow track along lagoon, then first left across to Old Coach Rd. Return to gate. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 14, Number 1, 01 Winifred Curtis Reserve
“Lagoon Track then back along Old Coach Rdâ€
John Dawson, Tassie rambler… not all those who wander, are lost, Winifred Curtis Scamander Reserve
“… there are copies of the map at pretty much every single junction…â€
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Winifred Curtis Reserve walk to Falmouth
| Goal: | South end of Steels Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk to left in WC Reserve on boundary track to pick up boardwalk across to beach. Head south to end of spit. Cross dune to Old Coach Rd to return. |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, The Coastal Walk
“… a walking path from Scamander to Falmouth…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 14, Number 1, 01 Winifred Curtis Reserve
“… following a boardwalk towards the ocean beachâ€
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Winifred Curtis Reserve walk to John White Lookout
| Goal: | John White Memorial Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Scenic track to Lookout and return on Lookout Track and Old Coach Road. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 14, Number 1, 01 Winifred Curtis Reserve
“Follow the Old Coach Road and Lookout Track to John White Memorialâ€
John Dawson, Tassie rambler… not all those who wander, are lost, Winifred Curtis Scamander Reserve
“… there are copies of the map at pretty much every single junction…â€