Mount Stuart Lookout
| Nearest Road: | Mt Stuart Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mt Stuart |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 52′ 27″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 17′ 48″ |
| Elevation: | 225 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive into Knocklofty Reserve on Mt Stuart Rd. Parking at the end of the road |
4 walks from Mount Stuart Lookout
Fiona Allan Walkway circuit
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Track junction |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 900 m |
| Comment: | Walk back down road to sharp corner. Continue south on Fiona Allan Memorial Walkway and round to junction with track back down to car park |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 46, Number 13, Knocklofty Circuit
“At highest part of the car park, head south climbing a long set of stone steps to Fiona Allan Walk.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 36, Number 12, 12 - Knocklofty Summit
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 30, Number 9, 9 - Knocklofty Summit
One-off references or owner clarifications, Mount Stuart News December 2006
“… who was Fiona Allan?”
Tags
Knocklofty Summit Loop from Mt Stuart Road
| Goal: | Knocklofty Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 5,200 m |
| Comment: | From lookout car park, follow track to summit. Return via loop track. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 46, Number 13, Knocklofty Circuit
“The circuit will return from the Summit Loop on the left”
Ingrid Roberts, Hobart's Best Bush Coast & City Walks, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 28, Number 4, Knocklofty Reserve
2 hours circuit
“A pleasant experience suitable for families and dogs”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 36, Number 12, 12 - Knocklofty Summit
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“The track rises steeply initially but it is only a short climb.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 30, Number 9, 9 - Knocklofty Summit
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“This top affords few good views, however, because of the trees and the absence of a distinct peak.”
Tags
Mount Stuart Lookout
| Goal: | Mt Stuart Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 25 m |
| Return distance: | 50 m |
| Comment: | Lookout is just beside the car park area. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 46, Number 13, Knocklofty Circuit
“The lookout is just beside the carpark”
Ingrid Roberts, Hobart's Best Bush Coast & City Walks, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 28, Number 4, Knocklofty Reserve
“Lookout over the suburbs of Hobart to the northeast.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 28, Number 8, 8- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
Tags
Mount Stuart to West Hobart
| Goal: | Knocklofty Reserve |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | From Mt Stuart Lookout, take track to top of Knocklofty and then south east to Forest Road entrance to park. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
2 hours one way pickup
“Panoramic views of Hobart”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 28, Number 8, 8- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
2 hours one way pickup
“This walk can be arranged as a one way walk or return trip.”