Badgers Rd parking
| Nearest Road: | Badgers Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sheffield |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 21′ 50″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 20′ 53″ |
| Elevation: | 335 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Take Nook Road north from centre of Sheffield then right into Badgers Rd. At junction, turn right to park on side of road towards closed boom gate. Limited space, so park to leave room for others. |
5 walks from Badgers Rd parking
From Badger Rd to Jarmans Rd via Northern LO
| Goal: | Jarmans Rd car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
| Return distance: | 6,400 m |
| Comment: | From Badgers Rd walk up Lookout Track to T junction. Turn left to Northern Lookout. Follow signs to Jarmans Rd for pickup. |
References
website, Bushwalk Australia, Badger Skyline Route
“map posted on 13 March 2019 shows this circuit.â€
Tags
Kimberleys Lookout Circuit walk
| Goal: | Kimberley's Lookout summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | From yellow boom gate, follow pink tags up gravel track leading to start of bouldering track - see signs. Track to summit and return on other track. |
References
website, Bushwalk Australia, Badger Skyline Route
“map posted on 13 March 2019 shows this circuit.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 62, Number 20, 20 Kimberleys Lookout
“… a track to the top of Badger Range being cleared and marked.â€
Jon Nermut, Thesarvo.com, Sheffield - The Badger Ranges (Far South)
“… orange tape on your right signals the start of the old Kimberley's lookout track.â€
Tags
Kimberleys Lookout walk
| Goal: | Kimberley's Lookout summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,250 m |
| Return distance: | 4,500 m |
| Comment: | Start on track by information signs. Track well marked to summit. Return same way. One small section very rough from washaways. |
References
Impart Media, Kentish - Tasmania's Outdoor Art Gallery, Kentish Visitor Information Centre, Kimberleys Lookout
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“A 90 minute return walk with short mediu-to-steep gradients and excellent views…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 62, Number 20, 20 Kimberleys Lookout
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… rise gently to the trig point and lookout…â€
Tags
Northern Lookout from Badgers Road
| Goal: | Northern Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | From Badgers Rd walk up Lookout Track to T junction. Turn left to Northern Lookout. Return. |
References
website, Bushwalk Australia, Badger Skyline Route
Tags
Southern Lookout Circuit
Caution
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| Goal: | Southern Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up through bouldering field to Southern Lookout. Follow ridgeline track to Kimberley LO, then west side track down back through bouldering area. |
References
website, Bushwalk Australia, Badger Skyline Route
“map posted on 13 March 2019 shows this circuit.â€
Jon Nermut, Thesarvo.com, Sheffield - The Badger Ranges (Far South)
“… orange tape on your right signals the start of the old Kimberley's lookout track.â€