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WELLINGTON PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST • 2005 Wellington Park is located in south-eastern Tasmania, on the doorstep of Hobart, Tasmania’s capital city. Dramatic cliff faces, boulder fields, waterfalls and amazing natural rock sculptures are just some of the things to be discovered within the Park. You can take a leisurely stroll through the forest to check out the Octopus Tree, test your fitness on a mountain bike, climb Sphinx Rock, or just sit and contemplate the magnificent views! Only minutes from the city, Wellington Park is a great chance to Information experience wilderness in your own backyard. 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Keeping in the right lane, Park is bigger than many of Tasmania's best-known continue straight ahead towards Fern Tree on to National Parks, such as Mt Field, and Freycinet. Huon Road (B64). Do not turn left into the Southern Although not a National Park, Wellington Park is Outlet at this point. Continue up the Huon Road governed by similar rules and regulations. (B64) towards Fern Tree and Mount Wellington. WEATHER WARNING To reach Mount Wellington and the Springs, turn right into the C616 (Pinnacle Road) just before the Wellington Park may be subject to extreme and rapid township of Fern Tree. The Springs is approximately changes in weather. It is essential to carry warm and 3.5km from Fern Tree and is 720m above sea level. waterproof clothing at all times. If venturing away The Pinnacle, at 1270m, is a further 9km from the from visitor shelter areas, a detailed map and Springs. compass are recommended. Please stay on the tracks as visibility can be drastically reduced in poor Parking is available at Fern Tree, the Springs, the weather. Pinnacle, and at various other points along Pinnacle Road. WELLINGTON PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST • 2005 Another point of entry is Myrtle Forest, in Glenorchy. THINGS TO DO To reach Myrtle Forest, take Highway 1 (Brooker Highway) northwards out of Hobart to Chigwell. Wellington Park offers a wide range of opportunities Follow the C615 (Berriedale Road and then Glen Lusk for those interested in both active and passive Road) to Collinsvale, and then follow the signs to pursuits. There are numerous walking tracks, ranging Myrtle Forest picnic area. from those that are short and easily accessible, to longer treks into the more remote areas of the Park. B Y B U S Mountain biking and horse-riding are possible in certain parts of the Park and there is a permit system Metro offers a regular service to Fern Tree, either via for access by 4wd vehicles. Spectacular and world class climbing cliffs offer a challenge for every rock- Huon Road (Route 48) or Strickland Avenue (Route climber, while for others the Park offers a chance to 49). The bus services leave from Franklin Square in explore an ancient and fascinating history, or to the centre of Hobart. Call the Metro on 132 201 for discover a wide range of plants and animals. timetable details. Wellington Wellington Park BUSH WALKING Several private bus tour companies offer return trips to the Pinnacle. Transport to other areas can also be There is a myriad of walking tracks forming a network arranged - please contact the Tasmanian Visitor over the Wellington Range. From a leisurely stroll to Information Service for details. a full day challenge, you can choose a walk or combination of walks to suit your needs. Although signs on many of the walking tracks are in the process of being upgraded, some intersections on the tracks are not clearly signposted. It is recommended that a map and compass be taken on all walks away from the main visitor areas. A list of a few of the bush walks to feature within the Park, their length and approximate walking time B Y B I K E is shown opposite. Despite its proximity to Hobart, Wellington Park remains a relatively wild area and There are various entry points for bike riders. Please walkers should treat it as such. Most of the walks refer to the Wellington Park Bike Map showing access listed below provide some level of difficulty, and are routes and tracks and trails within the Park. Further subject to extreme weather conditions. Please ensure information on bike access is contained below. that all members of your walking party are prepared Commercial bike tours within the Park are also for changes in weather conditions. Always carry warm available - please contact the Tasmanian Visitor clothing, snacks, water and navigation equipment. Information Service for details. If your map reading skills are not up to scratch, or B Y F O O T you'd like to know a little more about the area, there are numerous private bushwalking guides operating within the Park. Please contact the Tasmanian Visitor Fern Tree may be reached via the scenic Pipeline Information Centre for details, or contact the Trust Track, which links a number of Hobart’s bushland office regarding free guided walks as part of the reserves. The Pipeline Track starts at Waterworks Summer Ranger Programme in January each year. Reserve and continues on a mostly gentle gradient (some steps must be climbed at Gentle Annie Falls) Some of the more scenic and well-known walks to Ridgeway Park and then arrives at Fern Tree Park include the: Pipeline Track, Organ Pipes Track, Lenah within Wellington Park. Valley Track (to Sphinx Rock and Junction Cabin) and Myrtle Gully Track. Other access routes in the Hobart area include the Hobart and New Town Rivulet Linear Parks. These Further information on walking tracks is contained in Parks start within the Hobart suburban area and the following publications, available from Service follow the waterways up to the Wellington Park Tasmania Shops and other outlets: boundary. Please call the Hobart City Council’s Parks • Mount Wellington Walk Map (1997) $4 and Landscape Unit for further details. • 1:25 000 map series (Hobart; Collinsvale; Lloyd; Longley; Taroona) $11 The Park can also be accessed from a number of • Mount Wellington Walks (1993), Jan Hardy and other directions by a network of walking tracks and Bert Elson $15.35 fire trails leading from Fern Tree, South Hobart, • Mount Wellington – its history, walks and facilities Lenah Valley, and Collinsvale. (2000), Greg Buckman, HCC Publication $11.95 WELLINGTON PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST • 2005 Some shorter walks include: DESTINATION DEPARTURE VIA TIME TRACK CONDITION THINGS TO SEE Octopus Tree Shoobridge Bend Shoobridge Track 30 min rtn Some climbing & occasional Eucalyptus tree growing over (Pinnacle Road) uneven surface a boulder. Great for kids Silver Falls Fern Tree Park Pipeline Track & 40 min rtn Moderate climbing & Beautiful cool area shaded by Silver Falls Track even surface tree ferns Sphinx Rock The Springs Lenah Valley Track 45 min rtn Level and even Views of Hobart and the eastern shore Radfords Monument Pinnacle Road Fire Trail 45 min rtn Moderate climbing & Monument to George Radford/ & Rocky Whelans (600m below even surface Bushranger’s hideout Cave Shoobridge Bend) C.1850s The Springs Fern Tree Fern Glade Track 45 min Significant climbing & A tree fern gully, rising one way occasional uneven surfaces through drier eucalyptus forest Junction Cabin Old Farm Road Myrtle Gully Track 1 hr one way Moderate climbing Rainforest gully, wooden and varying surface bridges over mountain streams Some longer walks include: DESTINATION DEPARTURE VIA TIME TRACK CONDITION THINGS TO SEE Neika Fern Tree Park Pipeline Track 1.5 hr one way Level & even surface Fern Tree Bower/Wishing Well Junction Cabin The Springs Lenah Valley Track 1.5 hr one way Level; some uneven sections Fantastic views of Hobart & River Derwent/spring wildflowers The Chalet Junction Cabin Hunters Track 1.5 hr one way Significant climbing Look out for Crocodile Rock & some uneven surfaces with sandstone overhang The Springs Pinnacle Track & 1.5 hr one way Moderate climbing & Extensive views of Hobart & Organ Pipes Track some uneven surfaces Organ Pipes/spring waratah Pinnacle, The Springs Pinnacle Track & 2 hrs one way Significant climbing & some Great views of Organ Pipes & Mt Wellington Zig Zag Track uneven surfaces; high summit, Hobart, River altitude exposure Derwent & East Coast The Chalet Organ Pipes Track & 2 hrs one way Significant climbing & some Fantastic views, sub-alpine Zig Zag Track uneven surfaces; high vegetation & dolerite altitude exposure boulder fields Wellington Falls Neika Pipeline Track & Walk: 5.5hrs rtn Mostly level, some even Beautiful natural environment. Wellington Falls Cycle & walk: climbing in later stages Spectacular views of Cathederal Track 2.5 hrs rtn Rock & Wellington Falls Springs Milles Track & 7 hrs rtn Significant uneven & Long views over the Wellington Falls exposed sections; some Channel region Track cairned sections Collins Bonnet Collinsvale Myrtle Forest 5 hrs rtn Significant climbing & rough Tree fern rainforest to Track surface; high altitude sub-alpine scrub, great views exposure in all directions Big Bend Big Bend Fire Trail 6.5 hrs rtn Significant climbing & rough Challenging walk resulting in (Pinnacle Road) & Collins Bonnet surface; high altitude 360° views from trig station Track exposure on Collins Bonnet WELLINGTON PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST • 2005 CAMPING ROAD E ROS There are no formal camping facilities in Wellington MONT Park, and generally camping is discouraged.
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