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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Meetus Falls parking area

Nearest Road:McKays Rd
Nearest Town:Fingal
Locality:East
Latitude:S 41° 56′ 55″
Longitude:E 147° 52′ 53″
Elevation:640 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Sustainable Timber Tasmania
Road Surface:Narrow unsealed
Car Park:Rough
Water:Tank
Toilets:Bush
Toilet Accessibility:No access
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:From Lake Leake Rd turn into M Rd. Gravel road north 10.7km, sign on right.

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4 walks from Meetus Falls parking area

Meetus Falls Long Log Walk

Goal:Meetus Falls Long Log
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:150 m
Return distance:300 m
Comment:Follow the first part of the track to the long log heading downhill. Return before track gets steeper for those with limited mobility.

References

Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls

“The track leads up a small rise before dropping down into the river valley.”

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Meetus Falls Lookout

Goal:Meetus Falls Lookout
Grade:Some steep
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:250 m
Return distance:500 m
Comment:Turn right at fork in track. Steep rocky steps down to excellent lookout over falls. Return.

References

Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls

“A set of wooden steps will take you to the lookout.”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls

“The falls are around 50m in height tumbling into a steep gorge.”

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meetus Falls - near Lake Leake

20 minutes retrace route
“… a viewing platform where you can view Meetus Falls from across the gorge.”

Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2013-10-04

“Video of Meetus Falls - 2013”

Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2018-05-13

“Video of Meetus Falls - 2018”

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Meetus Falls Walk to base of falls

Goal:Base of Meetus Falls
Grade:Some Very Steep
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:500 m
Return distance:1,000 m
Comment:Take left turn at fork in track. Steep wet descent to river at base of falls. Return.

References

Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls

45 minutes retrace route
“… the track swings to the right as it zigzags it way down towards the river …”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls

“The gorge below the falls is accessed by a good track”

Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 52, Number 18, Meetus Falls

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meetus Falls - near Lake Leake

“… to Cygnet River, and to the base of the cascades…”

Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2013-10-04

“Video of Meetus Falls - 2013”

Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2018-05-13

“Video of Meetus Falls - 2018”

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Meetus River Circuit upriver of falls

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.

Goal:Cygnet River
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:1,500 m
Comment:Track west past toilets. Cairns and orange triangles. Follow river 500m upstream to creek junction. Curve right back along broad ridge to car park.

References

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls

“track… is not signposted, but has some markers.”

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