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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Reatta Rd car park

Nearest Road:Reatta Rd
Nearest Town:Launceston
Locality:North
Latitude:S 41° 26′ 40″
Longitude:E 147° 5′ 32″
Elevation:195 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Dry
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:Car park is on junction of Reatta Rd and Duck Reach Rd. Gates are shut near sunset, so park outside if likely to be running into the evening.

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3 walks from Reatta Rd car park

Reedy Gully to Cliff Grounds via Daffodil walk

Goal:Cliff Grounds picnic area
Grade:Moderate
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:3,000 m
Comment:Walk down Reedy Gully to the Snake Gully junction. Turn left down Lower Snake Gully and continue on through Daffodil Track to picnic area.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

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Trevallyn Fire Trail North circuit

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:Above Eagles Eyrie
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:5,000 m
Comment:Archery Fire Trail to power lines. Left to Upper Gorge Fire Trail. Past lookout to Heartbreak Hill Fire Trail and back up Reedy Gully Fire Trail.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“… walkers must give way to horse riders and should stop, move to the side of the track and wait…”

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Workshop Fire Trail Circuit

Goal:Bend near small dam
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:1,750 m
Comment:Cross Reatta Rd to marked track, start to left. Follow circuit, then back along road. Left at T-junction to car park.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area - Activities

“Map of walking tracks”

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