Duck Reach car park
| Nearest Road: | Corin St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Launceston |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 27′ 36″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 6′ 45″ |
| Elevation: | 100 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Follow Corin St to northern end. Then continue on narrow sealed road down to car park overlooking old power station. With large vehicles, leave at bus parking turnaround. Walk down track below road. |
4 walks from Duck Reach car park
Corin Street Lookout
| Goal: | View of Duck Reach Power Station |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 10 m |
| Comment: | View power station from above and the old staff cottages behind car park |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - First Basin to Duck Reach
5 minutes no defined route
“The lookout provides good views down into the Gorge.â€
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Duck Reach Power Station Walk from Corin St
| Goal: | Duck Reach Power Station musem |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 350 m |
| Return distance: | 700 m |
| Comment: | Cross river on swing bridge to explore decommissioned power station. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - First Basin to Duck Reach
30 minutes retrace route
“The power station can be reached from Corin Street if time does not allow the full Gorge walk.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - First Basin to Duck Reach
30 minutes retrace route
“The power station can be reached from Corin Street if time does not allow the full Gorge walk.â€
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Warning of access restrictions
“There is no level access to the old power station. There are steep steps on both sides of the gorge.â€
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First Basin walk from Duck reach
| Goal: | First Basin car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 2,250 m |
| Return distance: | 4,500 m |
| Comment: | Follow track on south side of Gorge to First Basin. Do not cross bridge. Car park is behind east end of chair lift. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 40, Duck Reach
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“The track continues up the eastern side of the river. Return via the same track.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - First Basin to Duck Reach
2 hours retrace route
“Scenic river views and pleasant picnic areas.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 14, Number 1, 1 - First Basin to Duck Reach
2 hours retrace route
“… an old and particularly attractive track…â€
Tags
South Esk Circuit from Duck Reach to First Basin
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: | Alexandra Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross bridge. Climb steps. Right into Reedy Gully Tk. Right at Snake Gully. Right at First Basin to cross bridge. Right intto First Basin Tk to return |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities
“Map of walking tracksâ€