Saundersons Rd parking area
| Nearest Road: | Saundersons Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Risdon |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 49′ 31″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 19′ 9″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Leave East Derwent Hwy at Risdon Cove into Saundersons Rd. Drive south around coast to parking area near the end (just past Risdon St) |
3 walks from Saundersons Rd parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Bedlam Walls Track to Shag Bay Track
| Goal: | East end of Shag Bay Trail |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk from the western end of Bedlam Walls Track through to eastern end of Shag Bay track. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 1, Number 3, Shag Bay Heritage Walk - 7 Jul 2012
“… a number of Aboriginal Heritage sites along the trail.â€
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Government Hills walk
| Goal: | Government Hills |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Foreshore track around Porter Bay. Left fork uphill to Government Hills, Along ridge to Fishers Hill, then Shag Bay Track, Bedlam Walls Track. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 32, Number 10, East Risdon Nature Reserve
1 hour circuit
“A bushland walk with interesting views of the Zinc Works and Mt Wellington.â€
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Tommys Bight Walk
| Goal: | Tommys Bight |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 700 m |
| Return distance: | 1,400 m |
| Comment: | Foreshore track around Porter Bay. Right Fork on Bedlam Walls Track to Tommys Bight. Return |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 32, Number 10, East Risdon Nature Reserve
“An old cart trail just above the shoreline.â€