StepScape

What is StepScape?

This site is working towards showing every published Tasmanian day walk on a single map.

StepScape is a work in progress, currently showing 2,212 of an estimated 3,000 published bushwalks in Tasmania.

StepScape is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.

Read about what the StepScape app does differently from this website.

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references provided.

Most of the references made every attempt at accuracy but did not guarantee it. Some are books that are now out of print, so information that was once accurate may not remain so. Changes may include:

  • Land becoming private or reserved
  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
Sites to check before you walk How do I get started?

Every pin on the map represents a car park with at least one known walk. Click on the pins for information. Or, click on the Filter tab above to only show the walks that interest you.

Every walk includes a References section listing the books, brochures or websites that mention it. Consult those sources for more information.

What are the latest additions?

Latest car park

Mount Saddleback 4WD parking

Latest walk

Mount Saddleback Track by 4WD

Latest change

Added 2WD and 4WD parking options for Mount Saddleback.

Updated on

2023-07-18

Who made this website?

The StepScape website was created by Cowirrie, a small software development company in Launceston. We take information and present it so it is accessible and useful to people. Our other work includes the SepiaScape guide to historic Tasmania and the PBPhonics app for basic English literacy practice.

We have also taken some of these walks ourselves, and written comprehensive walk reports about them.

Data Entry

Jan Horton

Programming

Michael Horton

Maps

Google Maps JavaScript API

Components

jQuery, used under the MIT License

jQuery CSV, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI Touch Punch, used under the MIT License

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Trowutta Arch parking

Nearest Road:Gun Rd
Nearest Town:Smithton
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 4′ 6″
Longitude:E 145° 6′ 20″
Elevation:190 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Narrow unsealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Dry
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:From Smithton take Trowutta Rd to Trowutta. East onto Reids Rd, south onto Reynolds, east into Reids. Park at signed parking space.

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3 walks from Trowutta Arch parking

Trowutta Arch beyond the viewing platform

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.

For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.

Goal:End of track beyond arch
Grade:Some steep
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:600 m
Return distance:12,000 m
Comment:Follow signed track to Arch. If it is dry enough, it is possible to scramble through Arch then up over to right to reach further sinkhole.

References

Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch

“Going further requires navigating a dirty and muddy slope without stairs or handrail.”

Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania

“… climb up and around … another sink hole over and beyond.”

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Trowutta Arch walk

Goal:Viewing platform
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:500 m
Return distance:1,000 m
Comment:Follow signed track to viewing platform at the Arch. Return same way

References

Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch

“The arch is hidden away in a slight depression created by the two sinkholes…”

Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania

“The rainforest walk itself was magical….”

Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania

“Think caves with walls that shimmer and sparkle when lit by torch, huge overhanging rocks and a pool”

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Trowutta Arch walk to seat at top of steps

Goal:Seat at end of level path
Grade:Flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:400 m
Return distance:800 m
Comment:Follow signed track to the seat at the top of the stairs leading down to the arch. There are quite a few steps down, but it is a pleasant place to sit

References

Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch

“The walkway is mostly flat”

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