Tamar Island visitor centre parking
| Nearest Road: | West Tamar Hwy |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Legana |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 23′ 29″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 4′ 26″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | Entry fee |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tap if open |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking area beside West Tamar Highway. Accessible toilets at Visitor Centre. Other toilets on island. |
4 walks from Tamar Island visitor centre parking
Tamar Bird Hide walk
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Bird Hide |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Start from Wetlands Centre and follow track right at turn. At track junction, continue straight ahead to bird hide. Track continues on further also. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island
“Seven hectares of tidal silt flats around a single rocky hillockâ€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island
“… follow the boardwalk then the signposted side track to the bird hide. Returnâ€
Tags
Tamar Island Circuit
| Goal: | Tamar Island Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Boardwalk across wetland to Island. At turn right and continue round to top of hill. Continue north and out to wharf. Return on north side track |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Tamar Island
1 hour 30 minutes circuit retrace
“An access-friendly walk - suitable for strollers and wheelchairs - allows for a comfortable … trip.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island
2 hours circuit retrace
“The walking track passes over the southern end of the island…â€
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Tamar Island Walk
| Goal: | Tamar Island |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Boardwalk across wetlands to island. Return from seat at end of boardwalk. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 30, Number 9, 9 - Tamar Island
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Wetland walk, largely on boardwalk through reed swamp en route to Tamar Island.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island
“Seven hectares of tidal silt flats around a single rocky hillockâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 41, Tamar Island
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“An access-friendly boardwalk … to the 7 hectare Tamar Island.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island
“Continue across the bridge to a track junction on Tamar Island. There is a seat here.â€
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Tamar Island Wharf Walk
| Goal: | Tamar Island Wharf |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,125 m |
| Return distance: | 4,500 m |
| Comment: | Boardwalk across wetland to Island. Continue on flat path NE then east over bridge to pontoon wharf. Return. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 129, Number 40, Tamar Island
2 hours retrace route
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 42, Number 12, 12 Tamar Island
“A boardwalk crosses a channel to a small, narrow island… then a floating pontoon lookout.â€