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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Julius River car park

Nearest Road:Sumac Rd
Nearest Town:Smithton
Locality:North West
Latitude:S 41° 9′ 14″
Longitude:E 145° 1′ 39″
Elevation:125 m
Management:Sustainable Timber Tasmania
Road Surface:Sealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Stream
Toilets:Flush
Toilet Accessibility:Wheelchair
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:South of Smithton off Sumac Rd.

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2 walks from Julius River car park

Julius River Circuit

Goal:Second bridge over Julius River
Grade:Flat
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:700 m
Comment:Last part of walk is down steps. IF these are difficult, return back to start.

References

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 92, Number 31, 31 Julius River

30 minutes circuit
“The rainforest walk crosses the Julius River twice.”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 16, Number 2, Julius River Circuits

1 hour circuit
“Rainforest walk”

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Julius River Sinkhole 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:Sinkhole
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:CircuitRetrace
One-way distance:1,000 m
Comment:Track heads west from picnic area and then follow circuit

References

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 92, Number 31, 31 Julius River

30 minutes circuit
“Passes a number of sinkholes that are right beside the track.”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 16, Number 2, Julius River Circuits

1 hour circuit retrace
“… features a large group of sinkholes behind the picnic area.”

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