Lake Dobson car park
Nearest Road: | Lake Dobson Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Westerway |
Locality: | South West |
Latitude: | S 42° 41′ 5″ |
Longitude: | E 146° 35′ 38″ |
Fee: | Parks Pass |
Management: | National Park |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Good unsealed |
Water: | Tank |
Toilets: | Flush |
Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
Shelter: | Shelter |
Comment: | Drive past visitors's centre at entrance to Mt Field National Park. Drive to end of Lake Dobson Rd to large parking area. (This is a very narrow, steep and winding unsealed road, slippery when wet. |
14 walks from Lake Dobson car park
Lake Seal walk
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Goal: | Lake Seal |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 3,750 m |
Return distance: | 7,500 m |
Comment: | Pandani Grove, Mawson Rd, Lake Webster Track, Lake Seal Route. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 56, Number 22, 22 - Lake Dobson, Platypus Tarn and Lake Seal
4 hours retrace route
“Picturesque Fairy Tarn, to the left of the main track just beyond this turnoff…â€
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Lions Dens walk up Rodway Range
Goal: | Lions Den |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 3,400 m |
Return distance: | 6,800 m |
Comment: | Track to Ski Fields, then Mt Field West Track up along Rodway Range to Lions Den. Return same way |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Mt Field West, Tasmania
“… following the occasional track marker and red painted marks on the rocks themselves.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 76, Number 14, 14 - Mt Field West
3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“After a rest in this sheltered cleft return along the same track.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, 21 - Rodway Range
“… a small rocky defile which offers some respite in windy conditions.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, 20 - Rodway Range
“After about 500m th track drops in the Lions Den…â€
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MacKenzie Tarn Walk
Goal: | MacKenzie Tarn |
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Grade: | Long climb |
Type: | CircuitRetrace |
One-way distance: | 6,600 m |
Comment: | Urquart Track and Mt Mawson Rd to Ski Village. Snow Gum Track to Rodway Day shelter and to MacKenzie Tarn. Return via track through ski buildings. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, 20 - Tarn Shelf
“… without necessarily going all the way to the end.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 50, Number 19, 19- Tarn Shelf
“… very picturesque with its many small lakes and views out over Lake Seal and the Broad River Valleyâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 71, Number 13, 13 - Tarn Shelf and Lake Webster
3 hours circuit retrace
“Continue north for 500m visiting the first 2 tarns on the Tarn Shelf…â€
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Mount Field West walk
Goal: | Mt Field West summit |
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Grade: | Long climb |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
Return distance: | 20,000 m |
Comment: | Mt Mawson Rd to ski fields. Mt Field West Track over K-Col, past Naturaliste Peak to summit. Return same way. |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Mt Field West, Tasmania
7 hours retrace route
“… fairly demanding with some strenuous climbs and rock scrambling…â€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 115, Number 61, 61 - Mount Field West
8 hours retrace route
“… extreme exposure … adverse weather conditions should be expected at all times.â€
Peter Franklin, Bushwalk Track Notes, Page 4, Number 2012, Mount Field West - 8 April 2012
8 hours retrace route
“… the plateau can be difficult to navigate in misty weather.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 76, Number 14, 14 - Mt Field West
7 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“The track to this peak follows high exposed ridges… be prepared to turn back if the weather changes.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Mt Field West
“… Should not be attempted in wet and windy conditions…â€
Wild Tiger - Bushwalking and mountaineering Tasmania. Real people, wild adventures., Wildtiger Blog team, Mt Field West
6 hours 15 minutes retrace route
“A bit footsore after 85 percent of the walk was on rocks or stones…â€
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Naturalist Peak walk
Goal: | Naturalist Peak |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 7,500 m |
Return distance: | 15,000 m |
Comment: | Follow route to Mt Field West until on the ridge leading to Naturalist Peak. Take untracked route to summit. Return same way. |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Mt Field West, Tasmania
“… leaving the main trail to the south-west of the summit provided reasonably easy accessâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 76, Number 14, 14 - Mt Field West
“There are no marked tracks to the summit of this peakâ€
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Pandani Grove Nature Walk
Goal: | Pandani Grove |
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Grade: | Flat |
Type: | Circuit |
One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
Comment: | Take track on west side of Lake Dobson till it comes out on Mt Mawson Rd. Head south on Rd back to car park. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, 21 - Lake Dobson Road Nature Trails
1 hour circuit
“The trail is flat and easy with duck-boards over the wet sectionsâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 17, Pandani Grove
40 minutes circuit
“… a delightful green oasis nestled beneath the ski slopes of Mt Field.â€
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Peterson Memorial Hut walk
Goal: | Peterson Memorial Hut |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
Return distance: | 10,000 m |
Comment: | Follow route to Mt Field West as far as K-Col. Turn back at Peterson Memorial Hut |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Mt Field West, Tasmania
“The way climbs upwards towards the ridgeline… before descending another rockfield down to K.Col.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 76, Number 14, 14 - Mt Field West
3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“After a rest in this sheltered cleft return along the same track.â€
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Platypus Tarn Walk
Goal: | Platypus Tarn |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 1,750 m |
Return distance: | 3,500 m |
Comment: | Clearly marked trail along the western (left) side of Lake Dobson. Left on Mawson, right to Lake Wesbster Track, left to Platypus Tarn Track. Retrace. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 90, Number 26, EagleTarn - Platypus Tarn
1 hour 15 minutes retrace route
“… small but picturesque Playtpus Tarn.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 56, Number 22, 22 - Lake Dobson and Platypus Tarn
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… shortcut back to the car by continuing on the Mawson Rd around the eastern edge of Lake Dobson.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 56, Number 22, 22 - Lake Dobson, Platypus Tarn and Lake Seal
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… with the left fork descending wuite steeply down to Platypus Tarn.â€
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Rodway Day Shelter walk
Goal: | Rodway Day Shelter |
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Grade: | Long climb |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
Return distance: | 7,000 m |
Comment: | Follow Mt Mawson Rd past barrier and up to Ski Village. Follow Tarn Shelf Track west to Rodway Day Shelter (at foot of westernmost ski tow). Return |
References
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Mt Rodway Day Shelter
“A shorter, steeper and rockier route is via Urquhart Track and Snow Gum Track.â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 12, 12 - Tarn Shelf
“Turn back after reaching the Rodway Day Shelterâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 71, Number 13, 13 - Tarn Shelf and Lake Webster
“… a short rocky descent leads to the spacious Rodway Day Shelter.â€
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Rodway Range - Tarn Shelf Circuit
Goal: | Newdegate Pass |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | CircuitRetrace |
One-way distance: | 15,700 m |
Comment: | Mt Mawson Rd to ski fields. Mt Field West Track to K-Col, Rodway Track north and via Newdegate Pass to Tarn Shelf for return. |
References
Denis, Hiking South East Tasmania, Newdegate Pass -Wednesday 8th January 2014
6 hours circuit retrace
“After walking through the pass the track deteriorated somewhat and became quite wet and muddy…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Rodway Range - Tarn Shelf Circuit
“… recommended for fit walkers only.â€
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Rodway Range walk
Goal: | Rodway Range |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
Return distance: | 8,000 m |
Comment: | Start along west side of Lake Dobson, up Urquart Track to Ski Fields. Tarn Shelf Track then Mt Field West Track along Rodway Range top. Return. |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Mt Field West, Tasmania
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 76, Number 14, 14 - Mt Field West
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, 21 - Rodway Range
4 hours retrace route
“… climbs again to another high point from where the best vuews over the mountains and the southwestâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, 20 - Rodway Range
4 hours retrace route
“It is best to return from here…â€
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Snow Gum Walk to Lake Seal Lookout
Goal: | Lake Seal Lookout |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | CircuitRetrace |
One-way distance: | 3,400 m |
Comment: | From top of Mawson Rd take Snow Gum Track to Lake Seal Lookout. Circle back via ski village |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 87, Number 25, Tarn Shelf
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 12, 12 - Tarn Shelf
“Turn back after enjoying the view from the Lake Seal lookoutâ€
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Tarn Shelf - Lake Webster circuit
Goal: | Broad River |
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Grade: | Very Steep |
Type: | Circuit |
One-way distance: | 12,200 m |
Comment: | Ski Fields to Tarn Shelf to Lake Newdegate and Lake Webster. Return to Lake Dobson. |
References
Jeremy Payling, Walkweb: Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, A site dedicated to exploring the world on foot, Bushwalking - Tarn Shelf Circuit, Mt Field National Park
“A fantastic circuit walk… a series of alpine tarns… a couple of rustic huts … exhilarating walking.â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 12, 12 - Tarn Shelf
“Turn back after enjoing the view from the Lake Seal lookoutâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 83, Number 24, Tarn Shelf - Lake Webster
5 hours circuit
“Forget this walk if the weather is poorâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 71, Number 13, 13 - Tarn Shelf and Lake Webster
6 hours circuit
“… cold, wet and windy weather can occur at any time of the year.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Tarn Shelf/ Lake Newdegate? Twilight tarn and Lake Webster
“The rustic Twilight Tarn hut … contains skiing memorabilia from earlier decades.â€
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Tarn Shelf walk
Goal: | Lake Newdegate |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 5,350 m |
Return distance: | 10,700 m |
Comment: | Start along west side of Lake Dobson, up Urquart Track then Blue Gum Track and on to Tarn Shelf Track. Turn back at Lake Newdegate, or sooner. |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 4, Number 2013, 21 April 2013 - Tarn Shelf, Mt Field
5 hours retrace route
“By the time we reached Backhouse Tarn… we were ready to head back along the track.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 87, Number 25, Tarn Shelf
4 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“…continue on the broad, ice-swcoured ledge of Tarn Shelf.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, 20 - Tarn Shelf
4 hours retrace route
“… the Tarn Shelf, which extends some 2.5lm o Lake Newdegateâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 50, Number 19, 19- Tarn Shelf
4 hours retrace route
“From the top of the car park follow the signs to the skifields.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Tarn Shelf
“A delightful series of small glacial lakes.â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 12, 12 - Tarn Shelf
“In winter the tarns and lakes freeze…â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 71, Number 13, 13 - Tarn Shelf and Lake Webster
5 hours retrace route
“… walk along the Tarn Shelf to Newdegate Hut then return the same way to the start.â€