Kaoota Tramway Track parking
| Nearest Road: | Kaoota Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Margate |
| Locality: | South East |
| Latitude: | S 43° 1′ 10″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 10′ 49″ |
| Elevation: | 380 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Sandfly, south on Pelverata Rd to Kaoota. Turn east then north on Kaoota Rd 1.7km to crossroads. Parking beside walking track. |
2 walks from Kaoota Tramway Track parking
Kaoota Rd to Margate walk
Caution
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| Goal: | Burnaby Drive |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 11,000 m |
| Return distance: | 22,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk down Kaoota Tramway Track. Continue east 1.6 km on Lawless Rd down to bridge over Nierinna Creek. Follow Nierinna Creek Track to Burnaby Rd. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Kaoota Tramway
“… gently graded track meanders through varied bushland…”
Rail Trails of Australia, Rail Trails Australia, Kaoota Tramway Track
“Kaoota Rd to Lawless Rd”
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 22, 22 - Kaoota Tramway Track
4 hours retrace route
“Keep a lookout for historic relics…”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Nierinna Creek Track
“… a vigorous walk that meanders through green grassland, natural bushland and shady fern gullies.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 5, Nierinna Creek Track - 20 Dec 2013
2 hours retrace route
“A lovely track on the outskirts of Margate…”
Kaoota Tramway Track walk from west to east
| Goal: | Nierinna end of tramway |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Return distance: | 12,000 m |
| Comment: | Take track west from parking area. Walk through 6km to pickup on Kaoota Rd, or return. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Kaoota Tramway
“… gently graded track meanders through varied bushland…”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 5, Kaoota Tramway - January 3, 2014
4 hours retrace route
“Originally used to transport coal in the early 1900s…”
Rail Trails of Australia, Rail Trails Australia, Kaoota Tramway Track
“Kaoota Rd to Lawless Rd”
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 22, 22 - Kaoota Tramway Track
4 hours retrace route
“Keep a lookout for historic relics…”