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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Templestowe Beach parking

Nearest Road:Champ St
Nearest Town:Bicheno
Locality:East Coast
Latitude:S 41° 44′ 43″
Longitude:E 148° 17′ 13″
Elevation:10 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Narrow unsealed
Car Park:Side of road
Water:Dry
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:About 10km north of Bicheno veer right at sign for Aurora Beach Cottage. Turn right at t-junction into Champ St. 500m, turn left into track marked Seymour Conservation area. Park on side of road.

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4 walks from Templestowe Beach parking

Templestowe Beach access walk

Goal:Templestowe Beach
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment:Park and walk in to beach. 4WD track has deep bogging sand and in wet weather can be worse, with deep puddles.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 49, Number 3, 9 - Templestowe Beach

“The track has deep sand in sections… The last part of the track has very deep sand.”

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 133, Templestowe Beach Tas

“Moderately Hazardous”

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Templestowe Beach walk to northern end (Piccaninny Point)

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:Piccaninny Point
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:6,500 m
Return distance:11,000 m
Comment:Park and walk in to beach. 4WD track has deep bogging sand. At beach, turn left, cross lagoon outflow and walk to rocks at north end of beach.

References

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 132, Piccaninny Point Tas

“Highly Hazardous”

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 49, Number 3, 9 - Templestowe Beach

“… unspoilt ocean shoreline, with rolling breakers.”

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 133, Templestowe Beach Tas

“Moderately Hazardous”

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Templestowe Beach walk to southern end (Long Point)

Goal:Long Point rocks
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,500 m
Return distance:3,000 m
Comment:Park and walk in to beach. 4WD track has deep bogging sand. At beach, turn right and walk to rocks at end of beach.

References

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Black Dog Reef (Tas)

“Least Hazardous”

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 49, Number 3, 9 - Templestowe Beach

“To the south, the water is shallower and more protected with safer swimming.”

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 133, Templestowe Beach Tas

“Moderately Hazardous”

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Templestowe Lagoon walk

Goal:Templestowe Lagoon
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,500 m
Return distance:5,000 m
Comment:Park and walk in to beach. 4WD track has deep bogging sand. At beach, turn left to cross lagoon outlet, then follow lagoon shore track. Return.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 49, Number 3, 9 - Templestowe Beach

“An added attraction is the walk along the edge of the lagoon with its bird life.”

Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Number 133, Templestowe Beach Tas

“Moderately Hazardous”

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