The extensive network of tracks

on the eastern face of kunanyi

/ Mount Wellington provides a

range of walking opportunities

and experiences for visitors to

Wellington Park.

DESTINATION DEPARTURE VIA DISTANCE TRACK CONDITION DIFFICULTY

1 Silver Falls loop Fern Tree Park (opposite Tavern)

Pipeline Track, Fern Tree Bower, Silver Falls Track, Fern Glade Track.

2km Slightly uphill to Silver Falls, some steps, occasional rocky and uneven surfaces.

Easiest

2 O’Gradys Falls Loop

Fern Tree Park or Fern Glade Car Park

Pillinger Drive Track, Bracken Lane Fire Trail, O’Gradys Falls Fire Trail, Woods Track, Fern Glade Track.

3.5km Slightly uphill, uneven surface as far as O’Gradys Falls; then moderately uphill and downhill, uneven surface.

3 The Springs Fern Glade Car Park (80m north along Huon Rd)

Fern Glade Track, Radfords Track. 1.6km Some significant climbing, some steps, rocky and uneven surface on Radfords Track.

4 The Springs – direct route

Fern Tree Park (opposite Tavern)

Middle Track, Radfords Track. 1.4km Some significant climbing, steeper than route 3, rocky and uneven surface on Radfords Track.

5 kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit

Fern Tree Park (opposite Tavern)

Pillinger Drive Track, Fern Glade Track, Radfords Track, Pinnacle Track, Zig Zag Track

4.7km Significant climbing, steps and uneven surfaces

Hardest

SAFETY IN WELLINGTON PARK

Bush Fires

Wellington Park will be closed during periods of EXTREME or CATASTOPHIC fire danger. Please check the Tasmanian Fire Service website (www.fire.tas.gov.au) prior to entering the Park. On such days any visitors within Wellington Park should exit the Park immediately.

Visitors should also take adequate precautions during days of High, Very High and Severe fire danger. Under these conditions walks in remote areas of the Park should be carefully planned and include a strategy for safely exiting the Park. Visitors should take a mobile phone with them. In the event of a bushfire in the Park, walkers should exit the Park immediately via the safest route.

It is essential that non-emergency fires be lit only in designated fireplaces in certain huts and picnic areas at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, Junction Cabin and The Chalet, using the wood provided. It is an offence to light any fire during a Total Fire Ban. Non-emergency firewood must not be collected from the Park.

Be prepared

The Park is subject to rapid and extreme changes in weather; snow, sleet and high winds can occur with startling suddenness, even in summer. Ensure you are comfortable and equipped for the walk you choose. Sturdy boots, warm clothing, waterproof jacket and overpants, food and drink, a map and compass (or GPS) should be taken/worn on longer and more difficult routes. Information is available from Lost Freight Café at The Springs. Mobile phone coverage is variable throughout the Park, and you should always leave a plan of your route and estimated time of return with a responsible person. All visitors are encouraged to install the Emergency Plus app on their smartphone – see our homepage for instructions.

Walkers should be aware that some tracks are shared use. Bicycles are permitted on formed roads and fire trails, andselected shared use tracks, including the Middle Track (upper section only), Pipeline, Silver Falls, Radfords, and North-South Tracks. Old Farm Track is for bicycles (downhill) only. Please report any illegal track use e.g. trail bikes, to the Ranger on 0408 517 534.

REDUCE YOUR IMPACTS

• Take only photos and memories, and leave only footprints.

• Ensure equipment (footwear especially) is clean upon entering the Park to prevent the spread of weeds and plant diseases.

• Use toilets provided when possible (Fern Tree Park, The Springs and kunanyi / Mount Wellington summit). If there are no toilets then walk 100m away from any water and the track, and dig a 15cm hole to bury any waste and toilet paper.

• More information on minimal impact bush recreation can be found at wellingtonpark.org.au/minimal-impact or on the ‘Leave No Trace’ page at parks.tas.gov.au

For further information on Wellington Park contact

wellingtonpark.org.autasmap.tas.gov.augreaterhobarttrails.com.auTasmanian Travel and Information Centre: 03 6238 4222

BushWalking

wellingtonpark.org.au

WELL INGTON PARK INFORMAT ION

This sheet includes a map and information for a selection of walks in the Fern Tree-The Springs-kunanyi / Mount Wellington area of Wellington Park, ranging from a few minutes up to a full day.

The table on the back pagesuggests 5 walks of varying difficulty, with colour codingreflected on the map for ease of reference. The two routes fromFern Tree to The Springs vary inlength, grade and track condition,providing slightly different levelsof challenge.

Walkers should choose a route to suit their ability – tracks vary in quality and gradient. Most tracks are well marked and easy to follow; however, remote and higher altitude tracks are often rough or wet underfoot, or only poorly marked routes. Navigation skills may be required on some routes, especially during poor visibility.

Lost Freight café at The Springs can provide basic information about walking and riding tracks. A handy interactive walk planner is available online at greaterhobarttrails.com.au

For comprehensive information on all walks, including track standard, length, grade and features, please refer to TasMap’s Wellington Park Recreation Map. It is recommended that walkers on longer walks carry the Recreation Map, available from the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (20 Davey St, Hobart, ph 03 6238 4222), Service Tasmania (134 Macquarie St, Hobart, and throughout Tasmania), local map and outdoor shops, or online at tasmap.tas.gov.au This publication also provides excellent interpretative information about the natural and cultural values of Wellington Park, which will enhance any visit to the Park.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROUTE

Fern Tree to The Springs and kunanyi / Mount Wellington summit: suggested walking routes (see map)

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