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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:

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  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
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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.

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2023-07-18

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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.

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Narawntapu Visitor Centre car park

Nearest Road:Bakers Beach Rd
Nearest Town:Devonport
Locality:North
Latitude:S 41° 8′ 55″
Longitude:E 146° 36′ 9″
Elevation:5 m
Fee:Parks Pass
Management:National Park
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Tap if open
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:Frankford Rd from West Tamar Highway at Exeter (or from Port Sorell via Parkers Ford Rd and Woodbury Lane). North into Bakers Beach Rd. Parking near visitor centre.

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14 walks from Narawntapu Visitor Centre car park

Archers Knob Sprint Lawn circuit

Goal:Archers Knob summit
Grade:Moderate
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:8,600 m
Comment:Start on Nature Walk then follow signs to Archers Knob. Follow summit circuit. Return to side track to Spring Lawn. Follow around lagoon to start.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Archers Knob

4 hours retrace route
“… good views and prolific wildlife…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 84, Number 36, 36 - Archers Knob

4 hours retrace route
“… culminating in an easy clim up on to Archers Knob.”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Archers Knob

2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… the 114 m high Archers Knob… a well-constructed zig-zag track”

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 34, Number 1, #02 - Archers Knob - Spring Lawn Circuit

4 hours circuit retrace
“There is a short loop at the top among flowering bushes and grass trees…”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 118, Number 37, Bakers Beach

3 hours retrace route
“Grasslands, wetlands and coastal heathlands”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“...fine views over Bakers Beach, Badger Head and beyond.”

Tags

Bush
Lawn/Grass
Summit
Formed track
No track
Wildflowers (spring/summer)
Animals on display
Visitor centre

Archers Knob Walk

Goal:Archers Knob summit
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:4,500 m
Return distance:9,000 m
Comment:Start on Nature Walk track but continue on past bird hide. Follow signs to Archers Knob. Follow summit circuit and return.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Archers Knob

4 hours retrace route
“… good views and prolific wildlife…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 84, Number 36, 36 - Archers Knob

4 hours retrace route
“… culminating in an easy clim up on to Archers Knob.”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Archers Knob

2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… the 114 m high Archers Knob… a well-constructed zig-zag track”

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 34, Number 1, #02 - Archers Knob - Spring Lawn Circuit

4 hours retrace route
“There is a short loop at the top among flowering bushes and grass trees…”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 118, Number 37, Bakers Beach

3 hours retrace route
“Grasslands, wetlands and coastal heathlands”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“...fine views over Bakers Beach, Badger Head and beyond.”

Tags

Bush
Summit
Foot pad
Wildflowers (spring/summer)
Animals on display
60 Great Short Walks
Visitor centre

Bakers Beach Circuit, including Archers Knob

Goal:Lagoon outlet
Grade:Moderate
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:8,500 m
Comment:Start on Nature Walk through to Archers Knob, then down to beach. Return via beach to track to Bakers Beach Rd.

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 118, Number 37, Bakers Beach

3 hours circuit retrace
“Grasslands, wetlands, coastal heathlands and beach”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

3 hours 30 minutes circuit retrace
“… track climbs steadily through coastal trees to the top of 114m high Archers Knob.”

Tags

Bush
Coastal
Beach
Views
Summit
Boardwalk
Foot pad
Beach walking
Bird hide
Birds
Visitor centre

Bakers Beach Short Circuit, Beach Access 1 to Beach Access 3

Goal:Bakers Beach Access 1
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:3,000 m
Comment:Start on Nature walk , veer left at sign just past bird hide to beach Access 1. Return via beach access 3 and Bakers Beach Rd

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 118, Number 37, Bakers Beach

“This track can be distinguished by its wooden walkway on the dunes. The spot is known as No. 3 access…”

Tags

Bush
Coastal
Beach
Boardwalk
Foot pad
Beach walking
Bird hide
Birds
Visitor centre

Bakers Beach to Badgers Head

Goal:Badger Head
Grade:Moderate
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:11,700 m
Return distance:23,400 m
Comment:Follow 'Nature Walk' from east end of Visitor Centre campground for 3km. Head for 'beach' and walk east 1.3km to coastal track. Follow to Badger Head.

References

Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 21, 20 - Badger Head

“Dramatic coastal walk, with a long beach, rocky coves and headlands.”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 121, Number 38, Bakers Beach

6 hours one way pickup
“Coastal heathlands,cliffs, beach, grasslands and wetlands.”

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 32, Number 1, #01 Coastal Traverse

“Make it longer by walking through to Greens Beach”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

8 hours retrace route
“… an interesting sea-side walk featuring superb coastal views…”

Tags

Bush
Coastal
Beach
Views
Foot pad
Beach walking
Wildflowers (spring/summer)
Visitor centre

Coastal Traverse from Bakers Beach through to Greens Beach

Goal:Greens Beach
Grade:Moderate
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:21,000 m
Comment:Follow Nature Trail and Badger Head Track, along Badger Beach, around West Head via Pebbly Beach circuit to Greens Beach shop for pickup.

References

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 32, Number 1, #01 Coastal Traverse

9 hours one way pickup
“You can make it longer by starting at Griffiths Point.”

Cradle Coast, Cradle Coast, Cradle Coast, Explore the magic of Narawntapu National Park

9 hours one way pickup
“If a car is left at each end, the walk can easily be done one-way as a day walk.”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

9 hours one way pickup
“A magnificent coastal traverse…”

Tags

Bush
Coastal
Beach
Views
Lookout
Geologic interest
Sea cliffs
Historic relics
Boardwalk
Formed track
Foot pad
Rockhopping
Beach walking
Wildflowers (spring/summer)
Visitor centre

Copper Cove from Bakers Beach

Goal:Copper Cove
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:6,000 m
Return distance:12,000 m
Comment:Start on Nature trail. Continue east past Archers Knob and out to beach. East along beach, over Little Badger Head and to Copper Cove. Return

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

“… a good picnic spot with fresh water from Windred Creek.”

Tags

Bush
Coastal
Views
Geologic interest
Formed track
Foot pad
Wildflowers (spring/summer)

Flowers Hill Track

Goal:Flowers Hill
Grade:Some steep
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:20,000 m
Comment:Head out on Pt Vision fire trail Track. At junction near Pt Vision, turn right to Flowers Hill. Return, or via Pt Vision and Springlawn as a circuit.

References

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 34, Number 1, #03 Flowers Hill - Point Vision Circuit

9 hours circuit
“After coming down Pt Vision, take the fire trail on the right to head towards the Springlawn.”

Tags

Bush
Lawn/Grass
Views
Summit
4 WD track
Foot pad
Visitor centre

Point Vision Circuit

Goal:Point Vision
Grade:Some steep
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:15,500 m
Comment:Head out on Pt Vision fire trail Track. From summit, take alternate track south and west to return via Springlawn.

References

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 34, Number 1, #03 Flowers Hill - Point Vision Circuit

“After coming down Pt Vision, take the fire trail on the right to head towards the Springlawn.”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

8 hours circuit retrace
“Inland from Springlawn, these provide easy walking through a variety of bushland”

Tags

Bush
Lawn/Grass
Views
Summit
4 WD track
Foot pad
Waterbirds
Visitor centre

Point Vision Track

Goal:Point Vision
Grade:Some steep
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:7,000 m
Return distance:14,000 m
Comment:Walk south on Bakers Beach Rd. Cross drain, left into fire trail (wheeltracks through bracken. Continue to summit. Return

References

Reid Marshall and Marina Santiago, Day Hikes Tasmania, Challenge and Beauty, Page 34, Number 1, #03 Flowers Hill - Point Vision Circuit

“Cross the road… take the narrow trail past the Horse Yards… cross the road again…”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

8 hours retrace route
“…mostly open and fairly easy walking in fine weather.”

Tags

Bush
Lawn/Grass
Views
Summit
4 WD track
Foot pad
Waterbirds
Visitor centre

Springlawn Lagoon Circuit Walk

Goal:Edge of marsh
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:6,000 m
Comment:Start at west end of Visitor Centre camp ground. After 2km, right to 'Springlawn Nature Walk'. From end of trees, loop back out clear of swamp.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

2 hours circuit
“… a wonderful introduction to Parks mammals and birdlife…”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Springlawn Circuit

“If dry enough, follow back around parallel to lagoon edge back to Visitor Centre.”

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Springlawn Circuit

“The Springlawn area floods regularly. Circuit may be impassable once off the Archers Knob Track .”

Tags

Bush
Lawn/Grass
Wetlands
Formed track
Foot pad
No track
Bird hide
Waterbirds
Visitor centre

Springlawn Nature Walk to Bird Hide

Goal:Spring Lawn Bird hide
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:700 m
Return distance:1,400 m
Comment:Find start of track at west enf o Visitor Centre camping area. Follow track to bird hide and return. Seats to watch the birds and have a picnic.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Archers Knob

“… a very interesting bird hide on the edge of the lagoon…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 84, Number 36, 36 - Archers Knob

“… the right hand track signed as 'Springlawn Nature Trail'…”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 38, Springlawn Nature Walk

30 minutes retrace route
“… meanders through a paper bark swamp forest along a raised timber boardwalk.”

Tags

Bush
Wetlands
Formed track
Foot pad
Bird hide
Waterbirds
Visitor centre

Springlawn Visitor Centre

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:Visitor Centre
Grade:Flat
Type:No defined route
One-way distance:600 m
Comment:Wheelchair accessible area around visitor centre and picnic shelters. If not wet, close-grazed grassy areas may be firm enough to access.

References

Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Narawntapu National Park

“… some of the best and most reliable wildlife viewing in Tasmania.”

Tags

Remnant bush
Lawn/Grass
Wheelchair accessible
Formed track
Birds
Visitor centre

Springlawn walk past little lagoon

Goal:Bridge over drain
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:750 m
Return distance:1,500 m
Comment:Walk north from Visitor Centre to large walks sign. Follow old wheeltracks to right , over small bridge and on to bridge over creek. Return.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Narawntapu National Park

“… one of the best places in Tasmania to view wildlife.”

Tags

Lawn/Grass
Formed track
Birds