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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Poatina Chalet parking area

Nearest Road:Poatina Rd
Nearest Town:Poatina
Locality:Midlands
Latitude:S 41° 47′ 42″
Longitude:E 146° 57′ 33″
Elevation:255 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Commercial
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Sealed
Water:Mains tap
Toilets:Flush
Shelter:Nearby

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3 walks from Poatina Chalet parking area

Poatina Circuit

Goal:Woodside Rivulet junction
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:6,000 m

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 94, Number 27, Poatina

2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The resort provieds a calm, relaxed atmosphere for visitors… a network of named walking tracks…”

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Remnant bush
Rural
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Foot pad
Private property - permission required
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Sheep Track Circuit from Northern Track

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:Poatina Rd
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:2,500 m

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 94, Number 27, Poatina

Tags

Remnant bush
Rural
Views
Foot pad
Private property - permission required
Shop/Café

Wheelbarrow Circuit to Poatina Creek Track

Goal:Woodside Rivulet
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:3,000 m
Comment:Along Franklin Ave, then right along Wilmot St to Wheelbarrow Creek Traack. Turn up Woodside Rivulet and then return on Creek Tk to start.

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 94, Number 27, Poatina

Tags

Remnant bush
Rural
Views
Foot pad
Private property - permission required
Shop/Café