Risdon Brook Dam parking area
| Nearest Road: | GrassTree Hill Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Risdon |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 48′ 20″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 20′ 15″ |
| Elevation: | 65 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Turn off East Derwent Highway into Grass Tree Hill Rd, and then north into Risdon Brook Reservoir site. Park at sealed parking area. |
3 walks from Risdon Brook Dam parking area
Mount Direction (South) walk plus dam circuit
Caution
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| Goal: | Mount Direction (S) Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | The Mount Direction at Risdon Dam near Hobart. Start along west side of dam on road, then up mountain. Return on east side of dam. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 33, Number 5, Mount Direction
3 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Easy, but with a steep pinch”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 43, Number 1, Mount Direction
3 hours circuitretrace
“The views north from the summit are fantastic…”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Mt Direction Track
“A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views…”
Tags
Mount Direction (South) walk to summit
| Goal: | Mount Direction (S) Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | The Mount Direction at Risdon Dam near Hobart.Walk in on west side of dam, then up Mt Direction Track. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2007, More Family Walks around Hobart (Fully Revised), Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 28, Number 8, 8 - Mount Direction
3 hours retrace route
“The top is marked by a magnificent old circular cairn and a small communications station.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 33, Number 5, Mount Direction
“Easy, but with a steep pinch”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 43, Number 1, Mount Direction
“At the summit a large roick cairn and communications station can be found.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 24, Number 6, 6 - Mount Direction
3 hours retrace route
“A short, steep but satisfying climb”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Mt Direction Track
“A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views…”
Tags
Risdon Brook Dam Circuit walk
| Goal: | Risdon Brook quarry |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk around dam on the access road, staying on the track closest to the water. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 18, Number 3, 3 - Risdon Brook Dam
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“a gentle walk around the edge of the Risdon Brook Reservoir.”
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Risdon Brook Track
“The wide track is mostly flat but undulates a little…”