Don Railway Car Park
| Nearest Road: | Forth Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Devonport |
| Locality: | NW Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 10′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 19′ 3″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Leave Bass Highway east of the Don River, and then take Forth Rd to the Don River Railway site. Park beside the river there. |
3 walks from Don Railway Car Park
Don River Railway Loop to Coles Beach
Caution
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| Goal: | Coles Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow track on east side of railway museum, heading north past Aquatic Centre to Coles Beach. On return, take alternate route over Sawdust Bridge. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 210, Number 65, Don River Railway
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The walk could include a journey on a historic train and visit to the railway museumâ€
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Walks, Trails and Bike Tracks
2 hours circuit retrace
“Don Bushland Reserve Southern plus Northern Walksâ€
Tags
Don River Railway to Horsehead Creek
| Goal: | Horsehead Creek Park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 12,000 m |
| Return distance: | 24,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Cycle Path from Don River Railway Depot around the coast to Horsehead Creek Park. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Devonport: Walks and places of interest
“The shore track around Devonportâ€
Tags
Don River Western Bank walk
| Goal: | Devonport Aquatic Centre |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
| Return distance: | 3,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk across bridge to west side of the Don River. Follow track north to next junction - cross river on Sawdust Bridge back up to Aquatic Centre. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Walks, Trails and Bike Tracks
27 minutes one way pickup
“Don River Western Bank Walkâ€