Saturdays just too busy to put aside for a walk? This Sunday afternoon outing is an opportunity for a short and leisurely walk at a peaceful wetlands area on the very edge of the city with plenty of bird life to observe, this Sunday afternoon walk begins at the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre, not much more than a kilometre from the last traffic lights at Riverside. The visitor centre will be explored if open. After that, follow the boardwalk past wildlife viewing points, tidal branches of the Tamar River, historic scuttled vessels and hundreds of birds to the island itself. Total return walk distance is 4 km. For more details, see https://www.parks.tas.gov.au/file.aspx?id=19983
Normally, entry fees apply: adult/child/family $3/2/6, but we are unsure if this applies at present, and may depend on visitor centre being open.
The boarded walkway to the island is level and will suit some wheelchair users and those with prams and strollers. Tracks on the upper part of the island have natural surfaces and are generally not suited for wheelchairs.
This walk, rated "Family-easy", is suitable for families with young children who could turn back if the distance proved too much. Water and perhaps a snack should be carried, and normal precautions should be taken against cold and rain.
If you are interested in going on this walk, please phone Jonno Burgess on 0455 463 809 to book in. The meeting place for this walk is at the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre car park at 2 pm.
Unlike the regular Boots N’ All walks which often visit more challenging wilderness areas, there is no particular need to register in advance for these Sunday afternoon Family Fun Walks. Your walk leaders would nevertheless appreciate if you could let them know you are coming, so that the walk doesn’t set off without you.
If you need transport, please discuss with the leader, who may be able to connect you with someone attending from your area. Please be at any meeting place 5 minutes ahead of the listed time. It is also courtesy to let the leader know if you have changed plans and are no longer coming.
To access this area from northern Tasmania: To access the walk from Launceston, head north on the West Tamar Highway (A7) through Riverside. About 1 km north of the Cormiston Rd. traffic lights, there is a turning lane to the right, which will allow you to cross into the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre car park. There is signage to assist this, and also signage if coming the other way from Legana.
