Lowana Rd parking
| Nearest Road: | Lowana Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Ulverstone |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 19′ 60″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 0′ 4″ |
| Elevation: | 110 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | South on Gunns Plains Rd to just past the Caves reserve. Turn west on Marshalls Bridge Rd across Leven River. This becomes Lowana Rd. Follow southward to end at Dobsons Flat. Park before private sign |
4 walks from Lowana Rd parking
Dobsons Flat walk
| Goal: | Where track becomes steep uphill |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 700 m |
| Return distance: | 1,400 m |
| Comment: | Start south along the Penguin-Cradle Trail until it starts steeply uphill. Turn back before earth steps are reached. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 29, Number 9, Leven River to the Canyon
“… following the river for a short distance along the vehicle track…â€
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From Lowana Rd to first ridge walk on PCT
| Goal: | First Ridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Penguin To Cradle Trail along Leven River and up to the crest of the first ridge. Turn back when track starts to decend again. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 29, Number 9, Leven River to the Canyon
“… a narrower track climbs steeply…â€
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From Lowana Rd to Rope Creek Crossing
| Goal: | Creek crossing with rope - beside river |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Follow Penguin To Cradle Trail along Leven River and up over the first ridge and down the other side to creek crossing beside the Level River. Return. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 29, Number 9, Leven River to the Canyon
“… before descending steeply to a creek crossing…â€
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Tulip Tree Creek walk along Leven River
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| Goal: | Tulip Tree Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Penguin To Cradle Trail along Leven River to the Tulip Tree Creek crossing. Turn back to car park. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 29, Number 9, Leven River to the Canyon
“… narrower track climbs steeply to avoid the cliffs of the 'northern gate' before descending steeplyâ€