Old Convict Rd parking
| Nearest Road: | Tasman Highway |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 33′ 24″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 16″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | In Orford, on the west side of the Tasman Highway directly north of the Prosser River Bridge. There is an ornate freestone sign so big that it is easy to miss. Park where you can - no formal parking. |
1 walk from Old Convict Rd parking
Old Convict Road walk at Orford
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| Goal: | Probation station ruins |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Park at end of sealed section. Walk west along the Old Convict Road to ruins and return. There is a continuation of the track, but it is overgrown. |
References
Matt Williams, Tasmania, Tasmania.com, Old Convict Road
“The road is built into the steep banks of the river. The probation station is now a ruin…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 6, Number 2, Old Convict Road - 30 Jan 2014
1 hour retrace route
“… highlights rugged examples of convict manual labour and structural ingenuity.â€
David Leaman, Walk into History in Southern Tasmania, 1 ed., Leaman Geophysics, Page 169, Number 42, Walk 42 - Through Paradise
2 hours retrace route
“Remains of several buildings can be foundâ€