Goulds Lagoon parking
| Nearest Road: | Hestercombe Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Glenorchy |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 45′ 53″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 14′ 24″ |
| Elevation: | 5 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: | From Brooker Highway, Access Main Rd from either Granton, or via Abbotsfield Rd at Claremont. Turn west into Hestercombe Rd at south end of Goulds Lagoon. Parking area is opposite Presnell St. |
4 walks from Goulds Lagoon parking
Goulds Lagoon boardwalk to viewing platform
| Goal: | Viewing platform |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 60 m |
| Return distance: | 120 m |
| Comment: | Boardwalk heads out over water to viewing platform and bird hide. |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, Gould's Lagoon Discovery Trail - Info Pack
“Walking along Main Road is strongly discouraged due to narrow verge and fast moving traffic.â€
Glenorchy CC, City Assets - Parks and Recreation Areas in Glenorchy, Glenorchy City Council, Gould's Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary
“The bird hide allows you to observe activity in the lagoon…â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Goulds Lagoon Sanctuary
“A viewing platform can be accessed by a boardwalk across the water…â€
Austins Ferry/Granton Walking Trails, Waterside Accommodation, Number 1, 1 - Lagoon Walk
“The special feature of this walk is the bird sanctuaryâ€
Tags
Goulds Lagoon Northern walk
| Goal: | Northern end of Lagoon |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 380 m |
| Return distance: | 760 m |
| Comment: | Follow shoreline track north arount to near Main Rd. Return same way. No walking along Main Road verge of Lagoon. |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, Gould's Lagoon Discovery Trail - Info Pack
“Walking along Main Road is strongly discouraged due to narrow verge and fast moving traffic.â€
Glenorchy CC, City Assets - Parks and Recreation Areas in Glenorchy, Glenorchy City Council, Gould's Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary
“Walk around the lagoon …â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Goulds Lagoon Sanctuary
“A gentle walk around the lagoon edge.â€
Austins Ferry/Granton Walking Trails, Waterside Accommodation, Number 1, 1 - Lagoon Walk
“The special feature of this walk is the bird sanctuaryâ€
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Goulds Lagoon Southern walk
| Goal: | Southern end of Lagoon |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 350 m |
| Return distance: | 700 m |
| Comment: | Follow shoreline south around to Main Rd. Turn back at this point - no walking along Main Rd shoreline as very narrow verge is dangerous. |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, Gould's Lagoon Discovery Trail - Info Pack
“Walking along Main Road is strongly discouraged due to narrow verge and fast moving traffic.â€
Glenorchy CC, City Assets - Parks and Recreation Areas in Glenorchy, Glenorchy City Council, Gould's Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary
“Walk around the lagoon …â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Goulds Lagoon Sanctuary
“A gentle walk around the lagoon edge.â€
Austins Ferry/Granton Walking Trails, Waterside Accommodation, Number 1, 1 - Lagoon Walk
“The special feature of this walk is the bird sanctuaryâ€
Tags
Goulds Lagoon walk to Derwent shoreline
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: | Eastern end of conservation area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk round southern end of Lagoon. Cross Main Road. Follow track north to cross railwayline. Follow Derwent shoreline around to right. Return same way |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, Gould's Lagoon Discovery Trail - Info Pack