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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Poimena Reserve car park

Nearest Road:Wakehurst Rd
Nearest Town:Glenorchy
Locality:Hobart
Latitude:S 42° 46′ 49″
Longitude:E 147° 14′ 41″
Elevation:95 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Sealed
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:From Brooker Hwy, east into Abbotsfield Rd, left into Main Rd, left into Wakehurst Rd. Drive to end for parking near water supply tank.

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2 walks from Poimena Reserve car park

Poimena Reserve northern loop walk

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:Western view point
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:1,500 m
Comment:Walk north, keeping left at track junctions. Loop at end and again keep left to take in second loop back to car park.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Poimena Reserve

“… a mix of native white gum, peppermint and blue gum woodland and managed parkland”

Tags

Remnant bush
Lawn/Grass
Views
Foot pad

Roseneath Rivulet walk

Goal:Roseneath Rivulet
Grade:Moderate
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:1,600 m
Comment:Take a map to follow down to Rivulet path. Avoid park exit tracks. Follow riulet downstream and then back up to car park.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Poimena Reserve

“… a mix of native white gum, peppermint and blue gum woodland and managed parkland”

Tags

Bush
Remnant bush
Lawn/Grass
River/Creek/Lake
Foot pad