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
| 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.â€
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?â€
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 leftâ€
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 dogsâ€
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.â€
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.â€
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Mount Stuart Lookout
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| 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 carparkâ€
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.â€
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 Hobartâ€
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.â€