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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Pennys Lagoon car park

Nearest Road:Martha Lavinia Rd
Nearest Town:Currie
Locality:King Island
Latitude:S 39° 39′ 26″
Longitude:E 144° 4′ 41″
Elevation:30 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Dry
Toilets:Bush
Toilet Accessibility:Unknown
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:From Currie drive north on North Rd for approx 33km to Egg Lagoon. East on Mansons Rd for 5.5 km then north 1.5 km to junction with Martha Lavinia Rd. Follow M.L. Rd 4km and turn left into campground

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3 walks from Pennys Lagoon car park

Lavinia Point walk from Pennys Lagoon parking

Goal:Lavinia Point
Grade:Flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:3,250 m
Return distance:6,500 m
Comment:Walk back to road then 1 km out to Lavinia Beach. Turn right at beach and walk to Lavinia Point. Return same way.

References

Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 75, Number 22, Pennys Lagoon to Lavinia Point

2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Lavinia Point has no clearly defined position - the beach aspect slowly changes direction as you walk…”

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Pennys Lagoon beach access walk

Goal:Pennys Lagoon Beach
Grade:Flat
Type:No defined route
One-way distance:25 m
Return distance:50 m
Comment:Walk down to the lake shore, depending on water level. Take a stroll in either direction even if you don't want to do a complete circuit.

References

Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 107, Number 34, Pennys Lagoon Circuit

“About half of the shoreline is comprised of brilliant white sand which makes a stunning contrast to the water…”

Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 75, Number 22, Pennys Lagoon to Lavinia Point

“… a delightful spot for a picnic and a swim in the warmer months.”

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Pennys Lagoon Circuit Walk

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:Picnic seat
Grade:Flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:1,600 m
Comment:There is a track around the lake, but if it has been wet sections of it may become impassable. Turn back if it becomes difficult.

References

Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 107, Number 34, Pennys Lagoon Circuit

40 minutes circuit
“About half of the shoreline is comprised of brilliant white sand which makes a stunning contrast to the water…”

King Island - Things to Do - Island Trails, King Island Tourism, Page 1, Number 3, Pennys Lagoon Loop Walk

30 minutes circuit
“The track on the NE side may be under water and closed. Take SE sie and return the same way.”

Ken Martin, Walks of King Island, 2 ed., Bas Publishing Pty Ltd, Page 75, Number 22, Pennys Lagoon to Lavinia Point

“… a delightful spot for a picnic and a swim in the warmer months.”

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