Truganini Track Sandy Bay and Mount Nelson, Hobart

DISTANCE 2.1km

EXPERIENCE Bush

DESCRIPTION

A steady uphill climb, first along a sheltered gully and then through open forest, is rewarded by great views from the historic Mt Nelson Signal Station.

The first half of the track follows Cartwright Creek. After leaving the creek the track passes through drier forest where orchids, common heath, flag iris and other wildflowers bloom in Spring. Just before the summit is the Truganini Memorial, dedicated to Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their descendants. From the historic Signal Station there are expansive views across Storm Bay to the Tasman Peninsula and beyond.

USER GROUPS SUGGESTED TIME DIFFICULTY

Under 2 hours

ACCESS

FACILITIES

RESTRICTIONS

Due to significant fauna values, dogs are prohibited from walking this track.

MAP

The tracks starts at: -42.930640, 147.356527 Download GPX map file | Download KML map file | View large map

DIRECTIONS

Take a bus or drive your car to the start of the track on Sandy Bay Road.

RELATED TRACKS

More tracks in the Hobart region

FURTHER RESOURCES

TasALERT Tasmanian Fire Service website Bureau of Meteorology weather warnings for Tasmania Bureau of Meteorology home page

PHOTOS

THIS TRACK IS MANAGED BY PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND HOBART CITY COUNCIL

If you have any questions, feedback or If you have any questions, feedback or updates updates regarding this track please contact the regarding this track please contact the track track manager at the Parks and Wildlife manager at the Hobart City Council by phone on Service by phone on 1300 135 513 or online. 03 6238 2886 or by email to For urgent communications please contact us [email protected]. For urgent by phone. communications please contact us by phone.

The link to this track is https://www.greaterhobarttrails.com.au/track/truganini-track/ and this PDF was last modified 17 September 2019. The Greater Hobart Trails Project is an initiative of the Derwent Estuary Program in partnership with the local councils of Hobart, Kingborough, Derwent Valley, Clarence, Glenorchy and Brighton along with the Tasmanian Government.