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When we were in Tasmania we completed 42 of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. Below you will find information, photos and videos about the walks. You can pick up the 60 Great Short Walks book at National Parks offices and Visitor Centres around Tasmania for $4.95.
Evercreech
Evercreech Forest Reserve is a lovely natural reserve located in Northern Tasmania. There are two wonderful short walks here.
Tamar Island Wetlands
Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique estuarine wetland ecosystem of mudflats, lagoons and islands. There is an abundance of bird and animals
Lake Esperance
Lake Esperance is located in the Hartz Mountains National Park, this park offers great walks and stunning views of remote mountain ranges
Duckhole Lake
Duckhole Lake. This delightful tranquil lake is actually a flooded sinkhole. You can discover it in the Southwest National Park.
Pandani Grove
​The Pandani Grove is a wonderful green oasis nestled beneath the ski slopes of Mount Mawson in the Mount Field National Park.
Tall Trees
This amazing 1 kilometre loop walk is all about the tallest flowering plants in the world, the swamp gums (Eucalyptus regnans).
Three Falls Circuit
The Three Falls Circuit is a 6 kilometre loop that includes the stunning Russell Falls, beautiful Horseshoe Falls & Lady Barron Falls.
Lake St Clair
Lake St Clair is Australia's deepest freshwater lake, it is located at the southern end of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Franklin River Nature Trail
This lovely nature walk through cool temperate rainforest along the banks of the Franklin River will give you an idea of the beauty...
Donaghys Hill
Once you reach the lookout perched on the top of Donaghys Hills you will see the valley of the Franklin River and Frenchman’s Cap.
Nelson Falls
Nelson Falls is a stunning waterfall along the Lyell Highway in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Russell Falls
Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls are located in the Mt Field National Park
The path to Russell Falls is sealed and suitable for wheelchairs
Huon Pine Walk
The Huon Pine Walk is a short wander through the forest along the Pieman River,
It starts in Corinna and has recently been upgraded.
Hogarth Falls
Hogarth Falls is a lovely waterfall located in People's Park in Strahan, Tasmania. The water from Botanical Creek cascades down in two tiers
Montezuma Falls
Montezuma Falls is Tasmanian's largest single drop waterfall, with the water falling 104 metres to the rocks below.
Fern Glade
Wander along the easy well maintained track through the tranquil forest as it meanders beside the Emu River. You will see stunning tree fern
Duck Reach Walk Cataract Gorge
The walk to Duck Reach starts at Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston. In this unique and natural gorge you will find ...
Tahune Airwalk
The Tahune AirWalk is a walkway elevated 30 metres above the forest floor and the cantilever section juts out 50 metres over the Huon River.
The Nut at Stanley
The Nut is an immense flat topped, volcanic plug rising one hundred and fifty metres from the water's edge, located in Stanley, Tasmania.
Fossil Cliffs
The Fossil Cliffs extend along the northern shores of Maria Island, where you will see these spectacular cliffs plunge sheer into the sea.
Painted Cliffs
The Painted Cliffs are beautifully coloured and patterned sandstone, carved and moulded by the sea, located on Maria Island, Tasmania.
Labillardiere Peninsula
The Labillardiere Peninsula is located on Bruny Island. Bruny Island lies off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania
Enchanted Walk
You can experience the wonders of Cradle Mountain on this short interpretive walk.
Goblin Forest
The Goblin Forest Walk is the easiest walk within the Blue Tier Forest Reserve in northeast Tasmania.
Archers Knob
Archers Knob is located in the Narawntapu National Park, and the walk to the top will give you amazing views of the Springlawn Lagoon.
Hollybank Forest
Hollybank Forest Reserve has spacious picnic facilities nestled amongst the towering ash and pine trees.
Waterfall Bay
Waterfall Bay is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania.
Wineglass Bay Lookout
Wineglass Bay is in the Freycinet National Park, located on the East Coast of Tasmania
St Columba Falls
St Columba Falls is one of Tasmania’s tallest permanent waterfalls, with the water from the George River plunging over 90 metres down.
Coal Mines Historic Site
The Coal Mines Historic Site is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania.
Bivouac Bay
Bivouac Bay is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania that is surrounded by stunning cliffs.
Friendly Beaches
The Friendly Beaches Reserve is a 140 hectare coastal nature reserve, with a long expanse of beautiful sandy beach
Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
This Apsley Waterhole and Gorge are located in the Douglas-Apsley National Park, a wonderful diverse National Park.
Walk at Swansea
This walk is located in Swansea, one of Tasmania's oldest towns and it offers spectacular views across the bay to the Freycinet Peninsula
Liffey Falls
Liffey Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tasmania and is located in the Liffey Falls State Reserve.
Pine Lake
Along The Pine Lake walk you will some of Tasmania’s rarest trees, Pencil Pines, continue along the winding boardwalk to Pine Lake.
Alum Cliffs
On this walk you will reach a lookout with wonderful views of the Alum Cliffs and the Gog Range, you will also see the Mersey River flowing
Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach
Wineglass Bay is in the Freycinet National Park, located on the East Coast of Tasmania. This is a wonderful walk with amazing views.
Fluted Cape
The Fluted Cape walk is number 7 of the 60 Great Short Walks of Tasmania and is located in the South Bruny National Park on Bruny Island.
Cape Tourville
The Cape Tourville walk is number 54 of the 60 Great Short Walks of Tasmania.
This is a lovely easy walk with amazing views, located in the
Cape Raoul
Cape Raoul is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania that is surrounded by stunning cliffs.
Cape Hauy Hike
Cape Hauy is located on the Tasman Peninsula. The Tasman Peninsula has a stunning coastline and on this walk you will see some great views.
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