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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Avoca Museum car parking

Nearest Road:Esk Main Road
Nearest Town:Avoca
Locality:East
Latitude:S 41° 46′ 59″
Longitude:E 147° 43′ 12″
Elevation:190 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Side of road
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table

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3 walks from Avoca Museum car parking

Avoca Trail

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:Avoca Primary School
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:2,500 m
Comment:Park near museum and follow St Paul's Pl, St Paul's St,Churchill St, Falmouth St, Arthur St, Story Creek Rd and back.

References

Fingal Valley, Greater Esk Tourism Inc., Avoca

“… at the junction of the South Esk and St Paul's River.”

Avoca Trail, The Avoca Museum and Information Centre, Avoca Trail

“… 14 plaques telling stories abut the historical buildings…”

Tags

Urban
River/Creek/Lake
Historic relics
Roadway
Sealed path
Shop/Café
Play equipment

Avoca Trail (mini version)

Goal:Arthur St
Grade:Flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:500 m
Comment:Park Near Museum. Walk up Esk Main Rd on south side of street to Arthur St checking history displays. Return on north side of street .

References

Avoca Trail, The Avoca Museum and Information Centre, Avoca Trail

“… plaques telling stories abut the historical buildings…”

Tags

Urban
Historic relics
Art installation
Shop/Café
Visitor centre
Play equipment

St Pauls River walk to junction with South Esk

Goal:River junction
Grade:Flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:500 m
Return distance:1,000 m
Comment:Cross Esk Main Rd and Storys Creek Rd. Follow riverside park NW to river junction. Return.

References

Fingal Valley, Greater Esk Tourism Inc., Avoca

“Avoca, at the 'Meeting of the Waters'…”

Avoca Trail, The Avoca Museum and Information Centre, Avoca Trail

Tags

Urban park
River/Creek/Lake
Waterbirds