Mount Dromedary parking on Cranes Rd
| Nearest Road: | Cranes Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Bridgewater |
| Locality: | Derwent Valley |
| Latitude: | S 42° 43′ 54″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 7′ 17″ |
| Elevation: | 460 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Boyer Rd take Church Rd to Upper Dromedary, then Cranes Rd to end. Actual access depends on private owners. Current owners do not grant permission. |
1 walk from Mount Dromedary parking on Cranes Rd
Mount Dromedary from Cranes Rd
Caution
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| Goal: | Mt Dromedary summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Return distance: | 10,000 m |
| Comment: | The route follows a 4WD track around and over the southern flank of the mountain. Access is no longer available from the end of Cranes Rd. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, The Gloucester Walk, 88 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Page 89, Number 45, 45 - Mount Dromedary
5 hours retrace route
“A large cairn marks the start of the track leading directly uphill to the summit.”
website, Bushwalk Australia, Mt Dromedary - the best way up
“… some of the dolerite formations at the top are fantastic.”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd - 3
“Message received from G. Pennicot 29 Nov 2017 - Keep out”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -2
“There is no bushwalking access from cranes rd (driveway) is privatly owned by myself (G. Pennicot)”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -3
“Google maps is wrong They have been contacted over therr mistake”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -5
“Any books or maps stating this a through rd r wrong”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -6
“Please note there will not be any access granted at the rnd of cranes rd for the Mt Dromedary Track”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -7
“It’s a private driveway Not a rightaway or reserved rd or 4*4ws track”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Mt Dromedary from Cranes Rd -8
“PRIVATE Regards land owner G Pennicott”