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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Suncoast parking at Blackmans Bay

Nearest Road:Ocean Esplanade
Nearest Town:Blackmans Bay
Locality:Hobart
Latitude:S 43° 0′ 25″
Longitude:E 147° 19′ 27″
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 Channel Hwy, east into Algona Rd at Huntingfield roundabut. At end, south on Roslyn Ave, east on Pearsall Ave. At foreshore, south on Ocean Esplanade to end and park.

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3 walks from Suncoast parking at Blackmans Bay

Flowerpot Point walk on Suncoast Track

Goal:Flowerpot Point
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:350 m
Return distance:700 m
Comment:Walk south along cliff track to Flowerpot Point. Return same way.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Suncoast Headlands Track

“… an urban track betweent he houses and the clifftop, with spectacular views over the Derwent…”

Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 14, 14 - Suncoast Headlands Track

“Spectacular views over the mouth of the Derwent and Blackmans Bay.”

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Soldiers Rocks walk on Suncoast Track

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:Soldiers Rocks
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:0 m
Return distance:0 m
Comment:Follow track south around clifftop to opposite Soldier Rocks. Turn back where the track swings inland to bypass the water treatment works.

References

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Suncoast Headlands Track

“… spectacular views over the mouth of the Derwent and Blackmans Bay…”

Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 14, 14 - Suncoast Headlands Track

“Narrow bush track with multiple steps.”

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Suncoast Headlands Track

Goal:Suncoast Circuit
Grade:Moderate
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:4,500 m
Comment:Walk south along cliff track. Pass water treatment works to complete bush circuit and return.

References

Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 12, Number 2012, Blackmans Bay Towards Tinderbox

“The walk was 2.4 km o a quiet little beach with great views across the Derwent.”

Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Suncoast Headlands Track

“… a bush loop at the southern end of the track taking you into thicker bushland…”

Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 14, 14 - Suncoast Headlands Track

“Narrow bush track with multiple steps.”

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