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

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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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Petal Point parking

Nearest Road:Petal Point Rd
Nearest Town:Gladstone
Locality:North East
Latitude:S 40° 46′ 38″
Longitude:E 147° 56′ 52″
Elevation:10 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Rough
Water:Dry
Toilets:Bush
Toilet Accessibility:No access
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:Drive north on Cape Portland Rd to Petal Pt Rd on left. Drive to end past camping area to day use area.

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7 walks from Petal Point parking

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.

Boobyalla Beach walk

Goal:Ringarooma River
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:11,000 m
Return distance:22,000 m
Comment:From Petal Point follow 4WD track south to Boobyalla Beach. Walk to outlet of Ringarooma River. Return.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach

“A 9km sweep of north-facing yellow sand shoreline…”

Our Tasmania, Australia for Everyone, Boobyalla Beach

“The north-west facing beach extends for 9.4km…”

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Boobyallya Beach Access walk

Goal:Boobyalla Beach
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:1,750 m
Return distance:3,500 m
Comment:Follow 4WD track south to start of Boobyally Beach. Return

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach

“A 9km sweep of north-facing yellow sand shoreline…”

Our Tasmania, Australia for Everyone, Boobyalla Beach

“The north-west facing beach extends for 9.4km…”

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Home Beach Access walk

Goal:Home Beach
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,500 m
Return distance:5,000 m
Comment:Walk the length of Lemons Beach, then over the headland to Home Beach. Return.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Home Beach

2 hours retrace route
“The water conditions here are slightly more vigorous…”

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Home Beach walk

Goal:Home Beach north end
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:3,000 m
Return distance:6,000 m
Comment:Walk the length of Lemons Beach, then over the headland and then walk the length of Home Beach. Return.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Home Beach

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Lemons Beach access walk

Goal:Lemons Beach
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:50 m
Return distance:100 m
Comment:From parking area, a short track to the wide beach. Beach length is about 2km. Turn back at your convenience.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 14, Number 1, Lemons Beach, Petal Point

1 hour retrace route
“… a 2km stretch of curving sandy shore…”

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Lemons Headland Walk

Goal:Lemons Headland
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,200 m
Return distance:4,400 m
Comment:Walk the length of the beach and explore Lemons Headland. Return.

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 14, Number 1, Lemons Beach, Petal Point

“… a 2km stretch of curving sandy shore…”

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Petal Point walk

Goal:Boobyalla Beach
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:2,000 m
Return distance:4,000 m
Comment:Walk down to boat ramp, then rockhop around Petal Point to Boobyalla Beach. Return same way, or along 4-WD track

References

Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 15, Number 1, Boobyalla Beach

1 hour retrace route
“Lovely walk to the beach along headlands through coastal heath, interesting rocks and sandy areas…”

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