Labillardiere Loop
South Bruny National Park, Southern Tasmania
Difficulty
Level 1: Growing Wilder
DISTANCE
→ 17.8 km
ASCENT / DESCENT
↑ 585m ↓ 585m
ROUTE STYLE
LOOP
The geodiversity of the Wellington Range provides the physical foundation for the landscape, ecosystems and character of Wellington Park and rationale for selecting this exciting route.
Vistas down Snake Plains; a majestic river crossing; a steep climb to Cathedral Rock; ups and downs on the Montagu Thumbs; leaping Wellington Falls; and the finale - rock hopping the Potato Fields.
The Labillardiere Peninsula is situated in the South Bruny National Park. The route completes a clockwise loop of the peninsula providing magnificent views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and the rugged mountains of Tasmania’s Southern Ranges.
There are deserted rock beaches to explore as southern swells crash onto the western coastline. Return along a beautiful, twisting single track through grassland and Eucalyptus forest along the eastern side of the peninsula.
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The start of the walking track is about 1¼ hours drive from the ferry terminal at Roberts Point, Bruny Island.
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Just before Cape Bruny, look for signage to Labillardiere Peninsula Walking Track. Start at the Jetty Beach Campground.
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Take the narrower walking trail uphill and away from the campsite. Turn right at the wide fire trail after ~ 900m.
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Follow Labillardiere Peninsula Circuit Walking Track NW to the very tip of the Labillardiere Peninsula, passing many beautiful coves.
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After a rocky beach you will climb up to the top of Mt Bleak (142m) where you will begin to capture views down to Patridge Island.
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Descend from Mt Bleak and follow a beautiful sandy beach to its end then up and over a small headland to Botlers Beach.
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From the eastern end of this beach look for the start of the single track that will follow the coastline all the way back to Jetty Beach.
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This final section of the route is often teaming with birdlife such as sea eagles, bronze-cuckoos and black cockatoos.
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Toilets Yes.
Water Yes.
Parking Yes. There is extensive parking although be aware that this region is also a campground and can get busy.
Services None. The closest services are located at Alonnah which is an approximate 25km drive from Jetty Beach. This includes a medical centre and small corner store.
Phone coverage Telstra, Optus & VodafoneDuration 2.5-4hrs
Terrain Varying from smooth, sandy footpaths and fire trails to forested single tracks which can be slightly overgrown in some places. Some short climbs, stretches of beach, and sections of trail where visibility is limited by ferns and vegetation.
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