Description
The Springs is nestled in rainforest halfway up the slopes of Mount Wellington. It is a pleasant picnic spot and is a 'go to' site for Pink Robin.
The Springs connects with The Fernglade Walk and hosts a similar suite of birds - see link.
Other birds at or around this location are Crescent Honeyeater, Green Rosella and Black Currawong. Superb Lyrebird is occasionally reported.
There is good birding at the site itself but better along the various tracks that connect with it.
Details
Access
From Hobart take Huon Road to Fern Glade to connect with Pillinger Drive; continue up the narrow winding (tar) road to reach The Springs halfway up the mountain. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
GrasslandConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- The Springs is an eBird hotspot.
- Facilities at The Springs.
- Fern Glade Track.
- The Springs lie in Wellington Park.
