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Wellington Park - Fern Glade Track

Tasmania  >  Australia

This 1.8 km loop takes around 45 minutes to complete, meandering through a cool forest of towering ferns and mossy rocks, and a tranquil waterfall.

Tillagd* av Anonymous eBirder
Senast uppdaterad 26 juni 2025

Beskrivning

This walk is a 'go-to' location for Scrubtit and is also good for a number of other rainforest birds such as Bassian Thrush and Pink Robin.

From Trail Hiking Australia - see link below: "Experience the Fern Glade Circuit, a moderate Grade 3 hike in Fern Tree, Tasmania. This 1.8 km loop takes around 45 minutes to complete, meandering through a cool forest of towering ferns and mossy rocks, and a tranquil waterfall. Starting from either Fern Tree township or the well-equipped Fern Glade car park, be prepared for potential snowfalls and slippery tracks, and don't forget your warm, waterproof gear. This picturesque Tasmanian trail is a must-do for bushwalkers and nature enthusiasts".

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

From Hobart take Huon Road to Fern Glade (at Mount Wellington foothills) and park at the small formal parking area on the right hand side of the road, immediately before the village. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Berg

Förhållanden

Kulligt , Klippigt , Halt

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Nej

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vår

Rutt

Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Genomsnittlig vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

Extra information

"Fern Glade Circuit is a 1.8km, grade 3 hike in Fern Tree, Tasmania, and typically takes around 45 minutes to complete. This short loop walk is a great option on a hot summer's day, offering a shady forest with towering tree ferns, moss-covered rocks, and a small waterfall. Following the Fern Glade track upstream, you'll be surrounded by lush green vegetation and the soothing sound of running water.

You can start the walk from the Fern Tree township or the Fern Glade car park, which offers more parking spaces. Accessible by bus or car, the suburb of Fern Tree in Hobart serves as a convenient starting point. Be aware that snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year, and the track can become slippery when covered in snow and ice. It is advisable to bring warm, waterproof clothing to ensure a comfortable hike".

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