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Mount Direction
Conservation Area
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IndexLegend 3
Introduction 4
Symbols 6
1. Risdon Vale Tracks 8
1a. Risdon Brook Park Circuit 8
1b. Two Rivulets Circuit 9
1c. Mount Direction 10
2. Shag Bay Heritage Walk 11
3. Pilchers Hill Reserve 12
3a. Pilchers Hill Loop 12
3b. Geilston Gully Circuit Track 12
4. Natone Hill Circuit 13
5. Gordons Hill Circuit 14
6. Rosny Hill Circuit 15
7. Waverley Wildflower Walk 16
8. Charles Darwin Trail 17
9. Bellerive Heritage Walk 18
10. Clarence Foreshore Trail 20
10a. Geilston Bay to Lindisfarne 21
10b. Lindisfarne to Montagu Bay 22
10c. Montagu Bay to Kangaroo Bay 23
10d. Kangaroo Bay to Bellerive Beach 24
10e. Bellerive Beach to Howrah 24
10f. Howrah to Tranmere 25
11. Richmond Heritage Walk 26
12 . Meehan Skyline Trail and Stringy
Bark Gully Track 27
13. Seven Mile Beach and Five Mile Beach 28
14. Clarence Coastal Trail – Seven Mile
Beach to Lauderdale 29
15. Tangara Trail – Roches Beach Loop 30
16. Tangara Trail – Acton Loop 31
17. Tangara Trail – Mortimer Bay Track Loop 32
18. Mortimer Bay Circuit 33
19. Lauderdale Wetlands Track 34
20. Cape Deslacs Circuit Walk 35
21. South Arm Peninsula Trail & Convict Trail 36
22. Clarence Coastal Trail – Blessington Track 37
23. Arm End Circuit 38
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Clarence City Council (03) 6217 9500
Parks and Wildlife Service – South East (03) 6214 8100
Copyright © Revised January 2018 Clarence City Council
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IntroductionThis booklet is a guide to popular tracks around Clarence.
There is a range of walks, bicycle rides, mountain bike rides
and horse rides in the City of Clarence to suit everyone, from
easy tracks for the whole family to more challenging tracks
for the experienced bushwalker or mountain biker. The trails
allow you to explore diverse plant and wildlife communities,
interesting geographical features and historic sites. They offer
a diverse range of environments from coastal beaches and
bushland to hilltop vistas and rural scenes, taking in some of
southern Tasmania’s most stunning scenery.
Sharing trails with othersBeing considerate of others and following trail etiquette will assist
you to share the tracks responsibly and minimise potential conflict.
1. Respect other users
• Use your voice or bell to alert other trail users of your presence.
• Keep to the left of the path whenever possible to leave space
for others to pass.
• Bicycle riders should travel at a speed appropriate for the trail
conditions, particularly in locations where sight lines are poor
or the path is narrow or congested.
• When walking with your dog, obey signage for dogs on lead
or under effective control. Restrain the dog on a lead or by the
collar if you encounter a horse, bike or other walkers.
• On the Tangara Trail horse riders have priority, then walkers;
mountain bike riders give way to both. As a courtesy, walkers
may step aside on narrow sections of track to allow bikes to pass.
Always give way to horses as they are
powerful animals that can be easily startled.
Slow when approaching a horse and use
your voice to communicate with its rider.
2. Be safe
• Most tracks are of a Class 3 standard and are suitable for most
people but may include natural hazards such as steep slopes,
unstable surfaces or fallen branches. Some tracks require a
reasonable level of fitness. Check the description first to see if
the walk or ride is suitable for you.
• Carry a mobile phone with you in case of emergency.
• Ride your horse or bike at a controlled speed and slow down
for corners and blind spots.
• Wear an approved equestrian or bike helmet.
• Walking times are approximate only; always allow yourself extra
time, especially if finishing close to dusk.
• Remember that some reserves have set closing times.
• All snakes in Tasmania are venomous. Watch your step and give
snakes a wide berth. Check your first aid guide for how to treat
snake bites. Do not try to kill a snake.
3. Stay on the trail
• Do not trespass on private land.
• Obey signs prohibiting access to beaches during bird nesting
season, or other sensitive areas.
4. Minimise impacts on the environment
• Avoid muddy tracks – seek an alternative after rain.
• Take out your litter ‘leave no trace’.
• Respect local flora and fauna.
• Keep your boots, bike or horse hooves clean to avoid the
spread of weeds and plant diseases.
5. Get involved
• Report trail hazards, incidents and maintenance issues.
• Take part in trail maintenance days or Landcare Groups.
Contact Clarence City Council.
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Symbols
Walking Tracks A frequently used track with no steps and a firm, even surface suited to those with reduced mobility.
A frequently used track through natural environment. Low level of fitness required.
A formed track with some roughly surfaced sections offering occasional encounters with others. Moderate level of fitness required for some short steep sections. Walking boots recommended. Defined track through natural environment with few encounters with others. Medium level of fitness required negotiating some long, steep sections. Sturdy walking boots recommended.
Cycling paths Easy Mostly flat concrete or gravel pathways suitable for all types of bikes including families with young children.
Mountain Bike TracksEasy Likely to be a combination of fire road or wide single track with a gentle gradient, smooth surface and relatively free of obstacles.
Intermediate Likely to be a single trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and obstacles. Requires a moderate level of skill.
Difficult Likely to be a challenging single trail with steep gradients, variable surface, drop offs and many obstacles.
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Horse riding tracksEasy Likely to be grassy corridors or a footpad with a gentle grade and a relatively obstacle free, hardened natural surface. Suitable for novices with a basic level of skill and horse and rider fitness. Moderate Likely to be a footpad with obstacles, variable surface, and a moderate slope. Requires a moderate level of skill and fitness. May involve crossing busy roads.
Please obey signage. Effective control means your dog is in close proximity, in line of sight, immediately responds to your voice command. If not, leave your dog on lead.
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Parking No bicycles
Toilets No horses
Scenic lookout No dogs
Dogs on lead
No trail bikes
Dogs under effective control
No motor vehicles
Danger Cliff
No pedestrians
Picnic
Caution
Risdon Brook Park, is a popular recreational area and drinking water
reservoir. There is a wide gravel service road around the dam that is mostly
flat except for two hills and a few undulations around the eastern bay and
northern end of the reservoir.
TasWater owns and maintains Risdon Brook Park, which includes barbecue
facilities, disabled fishing bays, a children’s playground and toilets. For
bookings contact TasWater on 0437 347 776.
Novice bicycle riders and wheelchair users should take care
on the hill around the eastern bay as it is moderately
graded and the gravel can be slippery when going
downhill. Sections of the track are not Disability
Discrimination Act compliant.
Length: 4 km circuitTime: 1.25 hour walk around the lakeParking: Risdon Brook Park off Grasstree Hill Rd, Risdon Vale
1a. RISDON BROOK PARK CIRCUIT
There are a number of tracks in the Risdon Vale area that can be
used individually or joined up to make a longer walk or ride.
Bow
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Brid
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Brook
Reservoir
Mount Direction
Meehan Range
Nature Recreation Area
EAST
SYCAMORE
GARDENIA
FUCHSIA
POPLAR
KERRIA RD
LAN
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GRAS
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HILL RD
gate
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B320 500m
toilets
B32
toilets
picnic
B32
toilets
picnic
B32B35
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Risdon
Grasstr
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Hill
Rt
Vale
Creek
RISDON VALE
Mount Direction
Conservation Area
200m
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400m
Walk Routeother trails
parking
toilets
picnic
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Bow
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Brid
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Brook
Reservoir
Mount Direction
Meehan Range
Nature Recreation Area
EAST
SYCAMORE
GARDENIA
FUCHSIA
POPLAR
KERRIA RD
LAN
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ROAD
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Risdon Cove
GRAS
STREE
HILL RD
gate
pylon
pylon
RB4
RB3
RB13
gate
gate
SUG
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EASTD
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C324
B32
C324
B32
C324
B32
C324
B32
C324
B32
C324
B320 500m
toilets
B32
toilets
picnic
B32
toilets
picnic
B32B35
B32
Risdon
Grasstr
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Hill
Rt
Vale
Creek
RISDON VALE
Mount Direction
Conservation Area
200m
200m
200m
400m
Walk Routeother trails
parking
toilets
picnic
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This is a pleasant, easy loop that follows the Risdon Vale Creek Rivulet and
Grass Tree Hill Rivulet. Includes 2 drystone bridges and offers views to Mt
Direction and surrounding hills.
Novice bike riders will find the hill in the Meehan Range
Nature Recreation Area a challenge and may need to walk
this section.
Alternative flat ride – Risdon Vale Oval to the entrance of Risdon Brook
Park (3.8km return) following the Risdon Vale Rivulet Track and path
alongside Grass Tree Hill Road.
Length: 5.3kmTime: 45-60 minsParking: Risdon Vale Oval off Sugarloaf Rd,
1b. TWO RIVULETS CIRCUIT
A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views, especially to the north,
reaching as far as Mt Dromedary. A short distance southeast of the summit
there are views to the west of Hobart and Mount Wellington. Bennetts
wallabies can be seen along the track.
From the carpark follow the service roadway across the concrete dam and
continue in a clockwise direction. About 500 metres from the dam wall at
a sharp bend in the gully there is a seat. Go through the gate and across
a grassy area to the fire trail. Turn right and follow the fire trail for 500
metres. Ignore a fire trail to the left and continue for a further 50 metres
to a T-junction.
Turn left onto RB3, then left at the 1st junction onto RB13 and continue
uphill, passing an electricity pylon. Take the track off the fire trail
which starts to climb steeply. Pass through a gate to the rock cairn and
communications station at the summit of Mount Direction.
There are long steep stretches on this walk, so a good
level of fitness is required. Walking boots are recommended.
Length: 7.8km returnTime: 2.5 - 3 hour walk,Parking: Risdon Brook Park off Grasstree Hill Rd
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Bow
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Brid
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Brook
Reservoir
Mount Direction
Meehan Range
Nature Recreation Area
EAST
SYCAMORE
GARDENIA
FUCHSIA
POPLAR
KERRIA RD
LAN
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ROADROAD
ROAD
ROAD
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Risdon Cove
GRAS
STREE
HILL RD
gate
pylon
pylon
RB4
RB3
RB13
gate
gate
SUG
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toilets
picnic
B32
toilets
picnic
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B32
Risdon
Grasstr
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Hill
Rt
Vale
Creek
RISDON VALE
Mount Direction
Conservation Area
200m
200m
200m
400m
Walk Routeother trails
parking
toilets
picnic
1c. MOUNT DIRECTION TRACK
An easy walk for families, with panoramic views of the Derwent River
throughout the length of the walk. Park at the end of DeBomford Lane
in Geilston Bay Regional Park, cross the bridge over Geilston Creek and
follow the track along the edge of Geilston Creek Road to where the
main track begins at Sarean Court. The track is mostly flat but slightly
undulating at the start with a short but fairly steep descent to Shag Bay at
the end.
A rusty old boiler is all that remains of an early 20th century fertiliser plant
and large wooden wharf at Shag Bay. Two men were killed when the
boiler exploded.
The area is rich in Aboriginal middens as it was one of the shortest crossing
distances over the Derwent River. The last part of the walk is located in the
East Risdon State Reserve and dogs are prohibited.
Steep descent into Shag Bay. Dogs are prohibited in East
Risdon State Reserve.
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Shag B
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Bedlam
Walls
East Risdon
State Reserve
Walk Route
Other trails
parking
playground
picnic
views
bridge
Aboriginal quarry historic boiler
0 500m
B32
Length: 1.9km one wayTime: 45-60 minute return walk Parking: DeBomford Lane, Geilston Bay
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GEILSTON GULLYCIRCUIT TRACK
PILCHERS HILL TRACK
GEILSTON CREEKTRACK
LINDHILLTRACK
drystone bridge
drystone bridge
Fire Trail
Pilchers Hill Loop
Geilston GullyCircuit Track
Other Tracks
QUARRY TRACK
WALANA TRACK
Pilchers Hill Reserve in Geilston Bay comprises of 165 hectares of bushland
located in the Middle Meehan Range. It contains grassy forest and woodland
and is home to wildlife including wombats, wallabies, bettongs, bandicoots,
potoroos and many birds. There are several walking tracks within the reserve.
Parking: Limited parking available on Geilston Creek Road. No parking
available at reserve entrance off Geilston Creek Road. Use the Geilston Creek
Track along the road verge to access the reserve.
The walking track climbs to the summit of Pilchers Hill through an
attractive bushland setting. A short side track leads to the reservoir on top
of Pilchers Hill which offers vistas across the Derwent estuary. Return to the
start via the fire trail. Orange track markers highlight the route.
The walking track is a one-way climb for mountain bikers
who can use the descending mountain bike track that starts
near the track to return to the start.
Length: 2.5kmTime: 1–1.25 hour walk
Retreat from suburbia along Faggs Gully Creek on a shaded gully track
through a pleasant woodland environment. There is a drystone bridge
midway along the track. Purple track markers highlight the route.
Length: 1.6km Time: 30-40 minute walk
3a. PILCHERS HILL LOOP (orange)
3b. GEILSTON GULLY CIRCUIT TRACK (purple)
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Other Tracks
Upper Track reservoir
steps
Selfs Point View Track
Zig Zag Track
B32
An easy walk or bike ride for families and young children. There is a mostly
level gravel track around the perimeter of the hill, apart from the section
along Tianna Road. Use the Zig Zag and Upper Track to complete the
circuit between Rowitta Road and Natone St (bike riders may prefer to use
Tianna Road which is less hilly) or alternatively retrace your steps back to
the start to avoid the hilly section.
On-street car parking is available on Nubeena St and Tianna Road.
You can also walk to the top of the hill from points along the circuit, the
shortest being the Zig Zag Track near Natone St. This is a short but steep
track and takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
There are panoramic views from the top and you can view wartime
bunkers completed by army reservists as a training exercise during
World War II.
Length: 2.7 km approxTime: 45 minute walk around the circuitParking: On-street at Tianna Rd or Natone St
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timber steps
Gordons HillNature Recreation
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An easy walk, though steep in a few places, so it has been given a
‘moderate’ rating.
Follow the bitumen track up the hill from the carpark. Ignore the first
tracks to the left and right. Instead, follow the uphill track for about 100m
to a T-junction. Turn right and follow the track for 500 metres, turning left
at the bottom of timber steps and go along a straight section.
The track branches to the left and heads steeply uphill along the boundary
fence. At the next intersection turn left (a house will be visible ahead) and
climb uphill, then downhill. There are views of the River Derwent from
Lutana to the Tasman Bridge and Hobart.
Continue around the circuit and turn left onto the footpad (don’t take the
track that goes downhill). The track becomes narrow and less well formed.
Follow it around the hill until you return to the bitumen track that leads to
the carpark.
The reserve is managed by Parks and Wildlife Service.
Length: Full circuit 2.6kmTime: 35-45 minsParking: Carpark off Cornwall St (near Rose Bay High School)
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One of the best short walks on Hobart’s eastern shore. The circuit track
undulates around the perimeter of Rosny Hill taking in views of Kangaroo
Bay, the Derwent River, Mt Wellington and the Tasman Bridge.
Length: 2km return loop from lookout carparkTime: 25-30 minsParking: Lower carpark just inside entry to reserve. Alternatively the second car park at the lookout has a link track connecting to the Rosny Hill Circuit Track
Walk Route
Other Tracks
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This is a gem of a walk and is one of many you can try at Waverley
Flora Park.
Begin at the Winifred Curtis Entrance at Mercedes Place. Walk up the ramp
at this entrance and follow the gravel track (Charles Darwin Trail) for 600
metres, ignoring all other tracks until you reach a 6-track junction. Take the
track straight ahead leading to the east and turn left after 15 metres onto
the Waverley Quarry Track. This track passes an historic quarry face on the
right and leads to a low stone wall and plaque. Turn right and follow a
rock-bordered track to a T-junction, where you turn left onto the Charles
Darwin Trail. Continue along this track and walk in a clockwise direction,
passing a reservoir and radio aerial on the left. Continue downhill along
the Wildflower Track and take the 2nd track to the right. Follow this track,
ignoring all other tracks until you reach a junction marked by boulders.
From here you can walk 10m to the left to see a pond, (inhabited by frogs
during wet periods), then return to the main track (Charles Darwin Trail)
and take the right fork to a fenced lookout above the historic quarry.
Follow the fence line to a flagstone surface, and proceed downhill. A track
to the left, marked by a large boulder, detours 100m to a lookout with
spectacular views south-west - a great place to rest for a while. Head back
to the main track, and continue to the 6-track junction. At the junction,
take the second track on the left (Mornington Hill Track) and head to the
fenced park boundary. Turn right and follow this boundary to a 2 metre
high rock wall, and back to the park entrance.
Walk Route Other Tracks
lookout parking
MORNINGTON
BELLERIVE 0 500m
Waverley Flora
Park
historic quarry
Charles Darwin Trail
Mornington Hill Track
Charles DarwinTrail
WildflowerTrack
flagstone
aerial
reservoir
playground
pond 6 track
junction
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Length: 2.8km approxTime: 1 hour walkParking: Turning circle at end of Lanena St
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start
This walk follows the footsteps of Charles Darwin when he visited Hobart
on the HMS ‘Beagle’ in 1836. Interpretive signs along the trail are based
on the notes and observations that Darwin made during his day excursion
to Hobart’s eastern shore.
The route follows the coast between Kangaroo Bay and Howrah, then
heads inland via local streets to Waverley Flora Park, before returning
to the start at Kangaroo Bay. Walkers have the option of using Bellerive
Beach and Howrah Beach while bike riders and dog walkers will need to
remain on the Clarence Foreshore Trail.
A side trip can be done to Knopwood Hill using the pedestrian overpass
off Tilanbi Street to cross the South Arm Highway.
There are pavement markers on footpaths and signage in Waverley Flora
Park to assist with navigation on the trail.
Interpretive Sign 1 - Bellerive Bluff (Victoria Esplanade)
Interpretive Sign 2 – Second Bluff (Veronica Thorpe memorial seat)
Interpretive Sign 3 – Mornington Hill
Interpretive Sign 4 – Pitfield Quarry
Interpretive Sign 5 – Waverley Flora Park (Mercedes Place entrance)
The track through Waverley Flora Park is gravel with some moderate hill
climbing. There are restrictions for dogs on beaches – see signage on
path. Dog walkers will need to remain on the Clarence Foreshore Trail at
Bellerive and Howrah. Effective control applies in Waverley Flora Park.
Special thanks to David Leaman and the The Royal Society of Tasmania for providing
information for the signs and Karen Marlowe for the Darwin sketch used on the signs.
More information on Charles Darwin and his visit to Hobart can be found in the
following publications: Walk Into History: in Southern Tasmania (1999) by David
Leaman, published by Leaman Geophysics. Charles Darwin in Hobart Town (2009), a
special publication of The Royal Society of Tasmania.
Length: 12kmTime: 4.5hr walkParking: End of Cambridge Road by Clarence Hotel in Bellerive Village or Kangaroo Bay Regional Park on Kangaroo Bay Drive
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Although relatively short there are several steep hills on
the walk, especially around Bellerive Bluff.
Bellerive was settled in the 1820s. It is one of the most historic areas
of Hobart and was originally called Kangaroo Point. The name was
changed to Bellerive, meaning beautiful river bank, in the 1830s.
1. Bellerive Boardwalk
Built on reclaimed land from Kangaroo Bay. From 1892 to 1926 the
Bellerive-Sorell Railway had its terminus on a long jetty which
extended into the bay.
2. Boer War Monument
Erected in memory of local resident Frank Morrisby who died in South
Africa at the close of the war.
3. Old Post Office c1897
Built of local sandstone, it now houses the Genealogical Society
Library and the Sound Preservation Society Museum. Nearby, the
Waterman’s Arms at 5 Queen St was originally an inn.
4. Police Station and Watch House c1842
One of the oldest buildings in Bellerive, the original section contains
a tiny cell. After a number of different uses it is now the Bellerive
Community Arts Centre.
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5. Natone – 4 Petchey St c1863
This National Trust classified house was built for Hobart judge Sir
Valentine Fleming. In 1873 it was purchased by James O’May, one of
the pioneers of the Bellerive-Hobart ferry service.
6. Bellerive Social Institute c1897
This building was the focus for cultural and social activities including
musical evenings, plays and lectures and later weddings and dances.
7. Queen St
Originally named Bidassoa St, it was re-named in 1897 to honour the
jubilee of Queen Victoria. It was the main thoroughfare from the ferry
terminal to the beach when day-trippers and holiday-makers flocked
to Bellerive from the 1860s until the 1920s. Historic buildings include
19, 25 and 29 Queen St.
8. St Mark Chapel of Ease c1852
The sandstone building was designed by former convict James
Blackburn and built in 1852 by John Pitfield. Only a handful of
pioneer graves remain.
9. Bellerive State School c1858
Designed to accommodate forty pupils, it was renovated and
additions made in 1884. It ceased as a school in 1954.
10. Congregational Church c1860
The original sandstone wall of the church can be seen at the rear of
the Masonic Temple
11. Kangaroo Bluff Battery c1885
Built to defend Hobart the pentagon-shaped fort includes ditches,
tunnels and underground chambers cut out of solid stone. It is now a
reserve managed by Parks and Wildlife Service.
12. Bluff House c1885
A late-Victorian home build for Robert Hutchinson.
13. Fair View – 9 Victoria Esplanade c1892
The Victorian sandstone residence was built by the O’May family,
pioneers of the Bellerive ferry service.
14. The Villa c1858
Built for Richard Morgan Jnr, the building became the Bellerive Hotel
around 1867. A fire destroyed a major part of the building in 1939.
15. Clarence Hotel 1879
Bellerive’s only surviving hotel. A fine display of historical photographs
is displayed in the lounge.
16. Burton’s General Store – 10 Cambridge Rd
This stone building is the oldest of the original village stores.
17. Police Station 13a Cambridge Rd
Built as a police station by local builder Peter Denholm in 1930.
More detailed information can be found in the brochure Bellerive Village:
A Walk Through History prepared with assistance from the Bellerive
Historical Society and available from Clarence City Council.
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Montagu BayReserve
RosnyCollege
Rosny treatmentworks
LindisfarneBay
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KangarooBluff
BelleriveOval
Kangaroo BluffHistoric Fort
Bellerive Beach
Howrah Beach
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service station
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Toilets
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The Clarence Foreshore Trail is a multi-user pathway following the shores
of the Derwent River. It offers a diverse range of scenery, from picturesque
bays filled with moored yachts to she-oak forest and parkland. There are
playgrounds, beaches and points of interest along the trail. The quality of
the path varies from wide concrete to narrow gravel sections.
The total length of trail is 14.5km between Geilston Bay and Howrah but it
can be broken into shorter sections:
• Geilston Bay to Lindisfarne • Lindisfarne to Montagu Bay • Montagu Bay to Kangaroo Bay • Kangaroo Bay to Bellerive Beach • Bellerive Beach to HowrahAlso see Howrah to Tranmere, page 25.
Dogs on lead to a distance of 2 metres each side of track.
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A pretty coastal track overlooking the yachts in Geilston Bay. There are
views across the river to Selfs Point and Mt Wellington. A playground and
good quality cycleway at Geilston Bay Regional Park is suitable for younger
children learning to ride. The 400m gravel coastal path along the shoreline
was hand-built using dry stone construction and during high tide the
water laps the edge of the track. The remainder of the track is a bitumen
pathway that follows the coast to Talune St, then along the widened
footpath to Anzac Park. Finish at Simmons Park in Lindisfarne where there
is a playground and toilets.
The first section of track from Geilston Bay Regional Park
is narrow and rocky and sections may be inundated during
extremely high tides. Novice bike riders should walk their
bikes through this section or detour along Musgrove Rd
and Derwent Ave.
Distance:3.4kmTime:1 hr 10 minute walk one wayParking: DeBomford Lane, Geilston Bay and Simmons Park, Lindisfarne
LINDISFARNE
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Alternate bike track
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Lindisfarne Point
Natone Hill
Anzac Park
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A pleasant family-friendly walk or bike ride following the shores of the
Derwent River. There are good views of the yachts in Lindisfarne Bay and
a boardwalk section protrudes over the river. The trail passes under the
Tasman Bridge where a memorial plaque remembers the lives lost when
the bridge collapsed in 1975. Families will appreciate the 3 playgrounds
along the trail.
LINDISFARNE
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Distance: 2.7kmTime: 50 mins one wayParking: Simmons Park, Lindisfarne and Montagu Bay Park
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The track is mostly shaded under a canopy of she-oak forest on Rosny
Point. It undulates around Rosny Hill and offers glimpses of the water. The
trail emerges from the forest near Rosny College and finishes at Kangaroo
Bay Parklands. A foreshore promenade leads to Bellerive Village where
refreshments are available. Montagu Bay Park has toilets and a playground.
There are steeper sections of path either side of the Rosny
treatment plant. She-oak needles on the path can make it
slippery in places.
Distance: 3.3kmTime: 1 hr 5 min walk one wayParking: Montagu Bay Park and Kangaroo Bay Parklands
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Rosny Point
Tasman
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Rosny Hill
Pool
Clarence Hotel
Rosny College
school
Rosny treatment works
Montagu Bay Reserve
B.Y.C.
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parking
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This is a short, family-friendly walk or bike ride. The scenic track takes in
views of yachts in Kangaroo Bay and across the Derwent to Mt Wellington.
A bridge over the yacht club slipway at Bellerive Boardwalk retracts when
boats are moved in and out. There are lookouts on Bellerive Bluff and the
Parks and Wildlife managed Kangaroo Bluff battery can be accessed from
Gunning St. Bellerive Beach Park has a playground and room to kick a
ball around.
This family-friendly track is particularly well suited to cycling as it has long
sections of level concrete pathway. It starts from Bellerive Beach Park and
follows the coast behind the dunes. There are good views over Howrah
Beach from Second Bluff but take care on the gravel sections between
Second Bluff and Howrah Beach. Walkers may prefer to walk along
Bellerive Beach and rejoin the track at Second Bluff where steps lead up
from the beach. Wentworth Park makes a good alternative start/end point
for families.
There is a steep gravel section between Howrah Beach
and Second Bluff which may be slippery or too steep for
wheelchairs and novice bike riders.
There are restrictions for dogs on beaches – see signage
on path.
Walk Route
picnic lookout
parking
playground
toilets 0 1km
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Bellerive Oval
Bellerive Village
Kangaroo Bluff Historic Fort
Distance: 2.0kmTime: 40 mins walk one wayParking: Kangaroo Bay Parklands off Kangaroo Bay Drive or Bellerive Beach Park.
Distance: 3.2kmTime: 1 hour walk one wayParking: Bellerive Beach Park, Wentworth park playground off Correa St and Howrah Recreation Centre.
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picnic
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The first 1km section is on footpaths and local streets. Follow Howrah Road past Howrah Court where the Tranmere Road junction bends to the left. Continue straight along Howrah Rd until the end and turn left into Corinth Street. Turn right into Tranmere Road and follow the footpath for 200m and turn right onto a track leading down to the foreshore. This entrance is an alternative starting point Follow the narrow gravel track along the foreshore. There are interesting coastal features and uninterrupted views of the Derwent and western shore. At bus stop 43 the trail runs adjacent to Tranmere Road until it reaches Pindos Park.
The foreshore track has a narrow, uneven gravel surface between Cleve Court and bus stop 43.
Distance: 4.3kmTime: 1.5hrsParking: Carparks at 17a Howrah Rd, 47a Tranmere Rd or Pindos Park, Tranmere
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Richmond is a 19th century Georgian village rich in convict history. The
walk passes many of Richmond’s most important historic sites. It can be
done in either direction. Finish the walk with a picnic on the riverbank.
1. Richmond Bridge is Australia’s oldest stone bridge built by convicts
in1823. Nearby St John’s Church is the oldest Catholic Church
in Australia.
2. Richmond Court House was built in 1825. It was used as Council
Chambers from 1861 until 1993 when Richmond municipality
amalgamated with Clarence City Council.
3. Congregational Church was constructed in 1873 after the original
church on a different site was damaged in a storm.
4. Oak Lodge was once the home of Richmond’s noted American-born
doctor, William Clark. Now owned by the National Trust, it houses the
Coal River Valley Historical Society.
5. Old School House was built by convicts in 1834, it is the oldest
continuously used public education facility in Australia and is now
used as the Richmond Primary School library.
6. St Lukes Anglican Church was designed by John Lee Archer and
built by convict labour in 1834. Convict James Thompson, who was
responsible for the original timberwork inside the building was
granted his freedom as a reward for his work.
7. Richmond Gaol was built in 1825. One of its infamous inmates was
convict Ikey Solomon, said to be the model for Dickens’ Fagin. The
gaol is open daily for inspection. Admission fees apply.
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parking picnic
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St Johns Catholic Church
Historic
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Oak Lodge
Congregational Church
Richmond Gaol
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Length: 2.2kmParking: Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, Franklin St carpark or the riverside carpark off Torrens St.
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Length: 11 km loopTime: 4 hour walkParking: Clarence Mountain Bike Park car park off Flagstaff Gully Link Road.
The circuit includes the Meehan Skyline Trail which offers fantastic views of the
Derwent and Wellington Range while the dry sclerophyll forest of Stringy Bark
Gully offers shady seclusion. It can be done in either direction but the notes
describe a clockwise circuit.
From the carpark follow the old railway alignment to the park entrance.
The Corkscrew Climb will take fit and experienced mountain bikers to the
Meehan Skyline Trail while walkers can use the steep fire trail. Both are
signed and meet near the top. At the top, turn left and follow the Skyline
Trail to the first intersection on your left which is the start of the Clifftop
Track, taking in magnificent views until it rejoins the Meehan Skyline Trail.
Continue until you reach the intersection with Stringy Bark Gully Trail. Head
down the gully alongside the Barilla Rivulet (dry in summer). At the bottom
of the gully near Belbins Road are remnants of buildings used by the airforce
during the Second World War as a secret bomb storage area.
Eventually pass through a gate, go along Belbins Road and turn on to the
track beyond large boulders near the Cambridge Road intersection. Follow
the track alongside the Tasman Hwy and return to the carpark.
The top section of Stringy Bark Gully track is rated black
diamond (difficult) for mountain biking so riders may need
to dismount. Walkers will need to be alert to mountain
bikers using the steep section of the Stringy Bark Gully
Track. Do not be alarmed if you hear gunshots as there is
a gun club nearby.
Dogs must be under effective control.
You may need to do some car shuffling or arrange lifts for each end of the
walk. Alternatively you can walk 2km along Pittwater Road at the end of
the walk.
This route takes you along Seven Mile Beach, across Sandy Point and back
along the sand flats of Five Mile Beach. End the walk by climbing the timber
steps at the western end of Five Mile Beach to a picnic area and car park.
The Five Mile Beach section may be impossible to walk
during high tide because of driftwood, fallen trees and
shrubbery at the high water mark. An alternative inland
track that follows the coast can be used instead.
Although this is level, easy walking, a reasonable degree
of fitness is required due to the length of the walk.
There is no shade, so wear appropriate clothing including
a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and take sunscreen and
water. Check weather conditions and tides prior to the walk.
Restrictions for Horses and Dogs
Seven Mile Beach - Horses and Dogs permitted on beach all year
round except the section between Day Use Area 3 and Day Use
Area 4 where dogs are prohibited 1 Dec to 1 Mar 10am to 6pm.
At other times dogs must be on lead. Horses prohibited on beach
west of Day Use Area 4 at all times.
Sandy Point – Animals are prohibited at all times.
Five Mile Beach – Animals are prohibited for 600m east of 5 Mile
Beach Day Use Area. Further east horses and dogs on lead are
permitted on the beach except during bird nesting season
(1 October to 31 March) when they must use the inland track
parallel to the beach.
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Day UseArea 3
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Horses & dogs prohibited on 5 Mile Beach 1 Oct – 31 March. Dogs on lead at other timesHorses & dogs
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Horses & dogs prohibited on Sandy Point
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RD Length:15kmTime: 4.5hr walkParking: PWS ranger station at Day Use Area 3. Horse and dog owners should start at Day Use Area 4 as animals are restricted on the beach between Day Use Area 3 and 4.
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Dogs prohibited in summer between 10am – 6pm
Stone archbridge
From the carpark a clearly defined coastal track undulates along the hills
above the rocky coastline. A drystone bridge crosses a gully part way
along. The track descends to the beach at the northern side of Single
Hill. A pleasant walk along the beach takes you to the township where
a playground, picnic facilities and toilets are located at Lewis Park. For a
longer walk (6km one way) start at Lauderdale Canal Car Park and walk
along Lauderdale Beach. Natural formed track with uneven surface. Moderate descent at Seven Mile Beach. Sections include sandy beaches. Bambra Reef may be impassable at high tide. Please obey signage regarding dogs. From Bambra Street South – see beach signage as dog restrictions may apply.
Length: 4.2km one wayTime: 1.25 hr walk one wayParking: Roches Beach Park car park (off Kirra Rd)
ROCHES BEACH TO SEVEN MILE BEACH (LEWIS PARK)
This coastal walk offers spectacular view of Seven Mile Beach, Frederick
Henry Bay and the dominant Single Hill.
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Tangara Trail –Acton South LoopOther tracks
Horses not permitted on Clarence Coastal Trail
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Start: Carpark at Lauderdale Yacht ClubLength: 7.9km (shortcut: 5.5km)Time: 3.5 hr walk (shortcut 2.5 hr walk)Parking: Roches Beach Park off Kirra Road, Roches Beach
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This circuit has a mixture of remnant bushland, open paddocks and coastal views.
From the carpark horse riders will need to go along Kirra Rd while walkers and bikers can follow the Clarence Coastal Trail northward for 400m and take the track that connects to Kirra Rd.
Follow the Axiom Track over the small hill keeping the fenceline on your left until you reach an open paddock. At the intersection with the Nowra Track turn left down the hill, across Nowra Rd and veer towards the left onto the Old Monmouth Track. (Shortcut option – turn right instead and head towards Five Ways). Go through the gateways at Sirocco Court and continue south towards Roches Beach Rd until you reach the Everton Track. Turn right and head towards Acton Road.
At Acton Road turn right onto the Acton Road South Track and follow it for approximately 1.3km until you reach a pump station where the Old Monmouth Track goes uphill to the right. Head up the hill and turn right towards Five Ways. At Five Ways turn left onto the Axiom Track to Penelope Place. Cross Axiom Way and continue along the track until you reach the open paddock and intersection with the Nowra Track. Continue straight ahead up the hill with the fenceline on your left where you will be rewarded with views across Roches Beach. Continue down the other side of the hill to Kirra Rd and retrace your steps back to the carpark.
The track is mostly a narrow footpad with an unformed surface and may contain trip hazards, overgrown vegetation and boggy areas after rain. Horse riders need to take care on Kirra Road as there is no verge.
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The loop takes in a mixture of rural vistas, wooded areas and open grassland. It is a good beginners loop for horse riding and mountain biking as there are no challenging hills and the trail runs through open areas with good sightlines.
Go through the gate onto the Acton Court roadway and turn left downhill. At Acton Drive turn left and follow the road to the bottom of the hill. The Crossroads Track starts at the corner of Acton Road and runs alongside Acton Road for approximately 100m before crossing to the other side of the road. Take care crossing busy Acton Road.
The Crossroads Track passes through rural house lots until it joins the Acton Road South Track. Turn left and follow the track south. Cross Seven Mile Beach Road and continue 600m to a pump station. Turn left and take the Old Monmouth Track up the hill. Turn right towards Five Ways through a lightly wooded section past Five Ways, through the wooden gateways at Sirocco Court until you reach the Everton Track (near Roches Beach Road).
Turn right onto the Everton Track until you reach the Acton Road South Track. Continue to Axiom Way where the Everton Track crosses to the opposite side of Acton Road. The track gradually rises uphill through a lightly wooded area before passing through rural lots. A steady climb near the end brings you onto Acton Drive and back to the start.
The track is mostly a narrow footpad with an unformed surface and may contain trip hazards, overgrown vegetation and boggy areas after rain. A section uses the roadway along Acton Court and Acton Drive but both are quiet roads. Take care at road crossings on busy Acton Road and Seven Mile Beach Road.
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Everton Track
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Tangara Trail
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Length: 8kmTime: 3 – 3.5hr walkParking: Acton Court Park (includes float parking and horse yards)
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Start with an easy walk or ride on level tracks through tranquil Mortimer Bay
Reserve to the June Graham Track and climb up towards Gellibrand Drive.
Follow the Gellibrand West Track until you reach the road crossing point at
Pawtella Close and head uphill to the start of the Silver Peppermint Track
at the end of the cul-de-sac. The Silver Peppermint Track climbs steadily
through Silver Peppermint eucalypts at the foot of Mt Augustus before
descending steeply to Roma Place. Cross Gellibrand Drive to the Gellibrand
West Track and continue south to the Gorringes entrance to Mortimer Bay
Reserve and follow the Grasslands Track back to the carpark. Combine this
with the Mortimer Bay circuit for an extra long walk or ride.
Give way to horses and use your voice to communicate with
their riders when passing. Bike riders need to ride at an
appropriate speed so they can stop and give way when
encountering others. Steep descent on Silver Peppermint
Track between Paroa and Roma Place.
Gorringes Beach
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Length: 8kmTime: 2 ½ - 3hrsParking: Mortimer Bay Reserve carpark (off Gellibrand Drive, Sandford)
The Mortimer Bay Coastal Track offers scenic views across the bay to Arm
End as it undulates along the coast. Return via the bushland tracks of Storm
Bay View Track, Hidden Valley Track and Emu Track.
Give way to horses and use your voice to communicate with
their riders when passing. Bike riders need to ride at an
appropriate speed so they can stop and give way when
encountering others. Beginner mountain bikers will need
to dismount on steep sections. The southern part of the
Mortimer Bay Coastal Track has a narrow section with
handrail so proceed with care and give horses plenty
of room. There is a steep climb up Collins Springs Hill
(Palana Court can be used as alternative) and at the start
of the Storm Bay View Track. The Hidden Valley Track
has a steep descent at the start.
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Distance: 12kmTime: 4 - 4 ½ hrs walkingParking: Mortimer Bay Reserve carpark (off Gellibrand Drive)
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The man-made wetlands were established by Clarence City Council to trap
and treat stormwater from its surrounds in Lauderdale. The wetlands consists
of a series of channels and bioretention basins which allow water to be
filtered by planted native rushes and sedges. The area has been transformed
to a vibrant wetland community which hosts a variety of insects, birds,
native mammals, fish and other fresh water aquatic biota. The track goes
around the perimeter of the wetlands and connects to the Tangara Trail at
the southern end of Roscommon Reserve.
Length: 700mTime: 15-20 minute walkParking: Carrick Road or Balook St, Lauderdale
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Start the walk at the boom gate near the carpark. Follow the gravel road
to a commemorative plaque at its end, where two narrow tracks begin.
Turn left to the lookout for a great view west along Clifton Beach, south
to Bruny Island and across the dunes to Pipe Clay Lagoon. Then head back
and take the other track, which leads down to the beach. Walk along the
beach for about 300 metres, then turn right onto the track through the
sand dunes to the carpark.
Length: 2kmTime: 45 minute walkParking: Clifton Beach Conservation Area about 1.5 kilometres along Bicheno Street from Clifton Beach Road. Turn right from unsealed Bicheno Street onto the gravel road to the carpark.
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Cape Deslacs Nature Reserve
Cape Deslacs
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Walk or cycle from South Arm to Opossum Bay on the South Arm
Peninsula Trail. The track is gravel and follows alongside South Arm Road
between the South Arm store and the Opossum Bay store. The track offers
views across the Derwent and there are opportunities to enjoy South Arm
Beach and Opossum Bay Beach at either end.
Interpretive signs along the track form part of a Convict Heritage
Trail which tell the stories of some of the early settlers in the area.
Take care at the road crossing on South Arm Road
near Bezzants Road.
Length: 4.5 km approxTime: 1.5 hrs one wayParking: Carpark opposite South Arm war memorial.
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Ralphs Bay
Halfmoon Bay
Opossum Bay
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A beautiful coastal walk offering sweeping views of the Derwent estuary which finishes at Pot Beach and provides excellent views of the Iron Pot Lighthouse. The Blessington Track is narrow and undulating as it follows the coastal reserve to Fort Beach 1.7km away so not suited to unsteady walkers. Continue to walk along Fort Beach to the track at the end that goes onto Cape Deliverance and the Lone Pine Memorial. Pot Beach is on the other side of the cape where there are views to Iron Pot and Bruny Island North.
The Blessington Track has steep sections and drop-offs so is unsuited to
unsteady walkers. Cape Deliverance, Lone Pine Memorial and Pot
Beach are on Fort Direction so please obey all signage and do not
trespass off the track. Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
Length: 3.4km one wayTime: 2-2.5 hours return.Parking: Carpark adjacent to the South Arm war memorial
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This is a pleasant walk with fantastic views of most of the Derwent estuary
and lots of bird life including wedge-tailed eagles. There are many rabbit
burrows throughout the reserve, so please watch your step.
This reserve is managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service and is open to
the public for recreational use. No vehicles are allowed. Access is through a
boom gate at the end of Spitfarm Road.
Walk through the boom gate and follow the track to the left. You can
walk the entire perimeter of the reserve or you can detour to one of the
beaches. Mitchells Beach and Mary Ann Bay are particularly pleasant.
North of Mary Ann Bay you will come to the Gellibrand Vault, the burial
site of William Gellibrand who was the original grantee at South Arm.
Continue to Gellibrand Point and on past the spit on the eastern side of the
point. Do not walk on the spit, as this is a sensitive bird breeding habitat.
Turn right onto a rough vehicle track about halfway along Shelley Beach.
This track takes you back to the boom gate at the beginning of the walk.
Length: Approx 7kmTime: 2.5hr walkParking: Limited parking at end of Spitfarm Road.
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Kayak Trail
Tangara Trail mapwww.tangararectrails.org.au
Bellerive Village - a walk through history
Clarence City Council - www.ccc.tas.gov.au/trails
Greater Hobart Trails - www.greaterhobarttrails.com.auO
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