Sandspit Picnic Area parking
| Nearest Road: | Wielangta Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 42′ 33″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 50′ 25″ |
| Elevation: | 210 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | 250m south of Robertsons Bridge over the Sandspit River. |
1 walk from Sandspit Picnic Area parking
Wielangta Walk from south to north
Caution
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| Goal: | Memorial to Alex Swan |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,400 m |
| Return distance: | 8,800 m |
| Comment: | From Sandspit Picnic area (near Robertsons Bridge) walk along Sandspit River to next road crossing (near memorial) for pickup. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Sandspit River
3 hours one way pickup
“Cross the river on stepping stones…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Sandspit River
“… Substantial and well placed stepping stones cross the river and the track continues…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 19, 19 - Wielanga Forest - Sandspit Forest Reserve
“Riverside walk through blue gum forest and pockets of temperate rainforest.â€
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 90, Number 15, Wielangta Walk
3 hours retrace route
“Shady and sheltered. Easy climbs. A couple of creek crossings and fallen trees across track.â€