Don Railway Car Park
Nearest Road: | Forth Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Devonport |
Locality: | NW Coast |
Latitude: | S 41° 10′ 55″ |
Longitude: | E 146° 19′ 3″ |
Elevation: | 10 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Local council |
Road Surface: | Sealed |
Car Park: | Sealed |
Shelter: | Shelter |
Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
Comment: | Leave Bass Highway east of the Don River, and then take Forth Rd to the Don River Railway site. Park beside the river there. |
3 walks from Don Railway Car Park
Don River Railway Loop to Coles Beach
Goal: | Coles Beach |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | Circuit |
One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
Comment: | Follow track on east side of railway museum, heading north past Aquatic Centre to Coles Beach. On return, take alternate route over Sawdust Bridge. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 210, Number 65, Don River Railway
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The walk could include a journey on a historic train and visit to the railway museumâ€
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Walks, Trails and Bike Tracks
2 hours circuit retrace
“Don Bushland Reserve Southern plus Northern Walksâ€
Tags
Don River Railway to Horsehead Creek
Goal: | Horsehead Creek Park |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 12,000 m |
Return distance: | 24,000 m |
Comment: | Follow Cycle Path from Don River Railway Depot around the coast to Horsehead Creek Park. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Devonport: Walks and places of interest
“The shore track around Devonportâ€
Tags
Don River Western Bank walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Goal: | Devonport Aquatic Centre |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
Return distance: | 3,200 m |
Comment: | Walk across bridge to west side of the Don River. Follow track north to next junction - cross river on Sawdust Bridge back up to Aquatic Centre. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Walks, Trails and Bike Tracks
27 minutes one way pickup
“Don River Western Bank Walkâ€