Freycinet Peninsula Circuit: With generally fine weather, almost no mud and good tracks, this has been popular with local Tasmanian walkers for a long time. Freycinet, on Tasmania's central east coast, is a peninsula of magnificent red granite on the east coast. With many deep bays, perfect sandy beaches and extensive sweeps of exposed red granite its easy to see why this is a popular walking place. The entire peninsula has reserved as national park and provides an excellent 2 to 3 day circuit walk. The park has a (relatively) low rainfall compared to other regions of Tasmania as it's in a rain shadow. Any season is suitable for walking here as it's rarely too hot or cold and rainfall is spread fairly uniformly across the year. On rare occasions after long dry spells the rangers close the tracks due to lack of water - if its that dry, it is best to go elsewhere as there will also be considerable fire danger at the same time. Walk information | Walk diary | 3 Day Guided Walk | Shorter peninsula walks | Photo gallery

Frenchmans Cap: This track, in Tasmania's south west wilderness area, leads to the summit of the magnificent white quartzite dome of Frenchmans Cap (1443 m), the most prominent mountain peak in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. The track is considerably more arduous than many other Tasmanian walks, including the Overland Track, so it is recommended that you gain experience on other Tasmanian walking tracks before attempting Frenchmans Cap. The Frenchmans Cap track is exposed to harsh weather conditions at any time of the year. Access to the summit is quite exposed and should not be attempted in adverse weather. Walkers must be fully self-sufficient, well-equipped and experienced. More ...

Flinders Island Trail: Back in the early seventies an ambitious project created the Flinders Trail running south to north of the island. The Trail included opportunities for horse riding, walking and four wheel driving. While the trail still exists some part are a challenge and need upgrading. Efforts are underway to bring the Trail back as a great outdoor experience and create another unique Flinders Island walk.
The Trail winds its way from the Strzelecki National Park to the North East River and provides the visitor with great walks across mountain ranges and along coastal beaches that include a variety of bird and animal life as well as different vegetation types. There are opportunities to stop off and study the history or find a Killiecrankie Diamond or do a spot of fishing. Flinders Trail can be divided into five sections linked to accommodation at Lady Barron, Whitemark Emita, Killiecrankie and Palana. More >>

Cape Hauy: The Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas are situated to the south east of Hobart. As well as being home to the Port Arthur convict settlement ruins, they offer the most diverse day walking options in Australia. The Tasmanian Coastal Trail is one of 35 fantastic walks in and around Tasman National Park, from which one can select a short easy family walks of 15 minutes right up ones with hard, steep, rough tracks for the more adventurous. The Cape Hauy Track leads from Fortescue Bay, just near the boat ramp. The walk passes through a variety of heath and woodland before coming to the magnificent views of steep cliffs and rock formations. The spectacular dolerite columns and cliffs at Cape Hauy are popular areas for climbing and abseiling. Sea stacks, the Candlestick and Totem Pole at Cape Hauy are used by climbers and climbing them is not, you may be pleased to know, a part of this 4 hour return walk. More information >>

Goblin Forest Walk
The Goblin Walk is the shortest and easiest of a series of tracks on Blue Tier, near St Helens in Tasmania's north east, for walkers and mountain bike riders. They offer a variety of experience, duration and level of challenge. Interpretation signs along the walk explore the history of the Blue Tier. This 20-minute walk is great for those who do not have much time but want to stretch their legs and learn about the 'mountain of tin'. The walk is of wheelchair standard. Another short walk is the 30 minute return walk to the top of Mt. Poimena. It is a short and steady climb to the summit. Walkers are rewarded with spectacular views over St. Helens and the coastline beyond so remember to bring your camera. (follow blue markers to the trig point). Winter snowfalls are rare, but add a special touch to a winter walk. More information >>

Fluted Cape Walk
Located within the South Bruny National Park to the south of Hobart, the Fluted Cape walk departs from Grass Point beyond Adventure Bay and provides walkers with a circuit route offering truly impressive cliff and ocean views. The first half of the walk follows the picturesque coastline around Adventure Bay to Grass Point. Grass Point is an open grassland area where you can view the structural remains of the whaling industry. After this, the track climbs steeply until the summit of Fluted Cape, where you can enjoy truly spectacular views towards the distant Tasman Peninsula. The cliffs of Fluted Cape rise to 272 m, the country’s second-highest sea cliffs after those on the Tasman Peninsula, across Storm Bay from Bruny Island. Keep an eye out on the track for the famous Adventure Bay white wallabies. The walk is approximately 10.8km's return and walkers should allow at least 5 hours return for this trip. More information >>

Dove Lake Circuit
The circuit around Dove Lake in Tasmania's central highlands is regarded by many as one of Tasmania’s best walks as it is one of the most accessible wilderness walks, and one of the easiest. Although not a long walk at just under 6km (2 hours), it passes through some wonderful sub alpine scenery, with the lake as the centerpiece and the towering spires of Cradle Mountain jutting high on the skyline above. The walk starts and finishes where the Dove River enters the northern part of the lake. The circuit itself is graded at Level 2 with just one moderate hill for walkers to contend with. As with all wilderness walks, those intending to use the track should make sure that they have suitable footwear and clothing, including sun hat, sun block and sunglasses, along with a jersey and/or jacket. More information >>

Springlawn Nature Walk
A half-hour’s drive from Devonport, Narawntapu National Park and the Springlawn Nature Walk in particular is a great favourite of birdwatchers, and for good reason. The nature walk is only 700m one-way, however, what would normally take and hour to and hour and a half, could very well take much longer. The reason for this is the sheer diversity of bird life that can be encountered along the way. In the wet season, when the lagoon is full, an amazing array of waterfowl and other wildlife can be observed, from frogs and goannas to pademelons (a small wallaby) to wombats. In the dryer season it is the time of the predatory birds feeding on land-bound wildlife.
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