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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Notley Fern Gorge car park

Nearest Road:Notley Gorge Rd
Nearest Town:Exeter
Locality:North
Latitude:S 41° 21′ 17″
Longitude:E 146° 54′ 57″
Elevation:300 m
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Sealed
Water:Dry
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:No access
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:From Exeter, take Frankford Rd, then left into Notley Hills Rd, left into Notley Gorge Rd. Note that parking is limited so park neatly with care.

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3 walks from Notley Fern Gorge car park

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.

Brady Tree walk

Goal:Brady Tree
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:200 m
Return distance:400 m
Comment:Turn right near start of track. Gentle descent to Brady Tree. Return same way. Pleasant walk for those who can't get down to the Gorge.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Notley Fern Gorge

“The hollow tree used as shelter by the bushranger.”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 78, Number 33, 33 - Notley Fern Gorge

“The hollow tree used as shelter by the bushranger.”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 15, Number 15, 15 Notley Fern Gorge

“Turn right at junction to get long flight of steps going down, and zig zag track coming up.”

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Notley Fern Gorge Circuit

Goal:Middle bridge over Gowans Creek
Grade:Some steep
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:750 m
Return distance:1,500 m
Comment:Begin at the gateway. Track zigzags downhill and then along creek before climbing back up past Bradys Tree and returns to car park.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Notley Fern Gorge

“This is a particularly pretty area, with giant manferns…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 78, Number 33, 33 - Notley Fern Gorge

45 minutes circuit
“… a moss-covered ferny gully…”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 15, Number 15, 15 Notley Fern Gorge

“Turn right at junction to get long flight of steps going down, and zig zag track coming up.”

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Notley Gorge Walk

Goal:Northern bridge over Gowans Creek
Grade:Long climb
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,000 m
Return distance:2,000 m
Comment:Turn left at track junction. Walk down and along creek to fifth bridge. Return same way to avoid long flight of steps up.

References

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Notley Fern Gorge

“This is a particularly pretty area, with giant manferns…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 78, Number 33, 33 - Notley Fern Gorge

“… a moss-covered ferny gully…”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 15, Number 15, 15 Notley Fern Gorge

“Turn left at track junction to descend on gentle zigzag. Explore creek, then return same way.”

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