This page describes the projects being delivered by the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS):
Mt Montgomery loop walking track
All access boardwalk at Ferndene State Reserve
Mt Dial to Mt Gnomon circuit walking track
Resealing Mt Gnomon carpark
The page will continue to be updated as the projects progress. A PDF document, including a map of the loop walking track changes is also available:
Dial Range Reserves Infrastructure Projects February 2025 Update (PDF 557Kb)
Mt Montgomery loop walking track
Project Update October 2025
The new Mount Montgomery to Mount Dial walking track is now completed. The new track includes two km of new tracks with a 15-metre aluminium truss bridge over Keddies Creek. Vegetation clearing was kept to a minimum with the natural surface and rocks from the area being used to assist drainage.
Project Update June 2025
Next Level Mountain Bike Pty Ltd is progressing with developing the circuit walk from Mt Montgomery to Mt Dial. The new track is well advanced with the focus now on realigning existing tracks to join the new track for a safer and more enjoyable walking experience.
The highlight has been flying in a 15m span bridge by helicopter and installing it over Keddies Creek.
Work is on track for completion by the end of September 2025.
Project Update February 2025
Planning work has started on constructing five new sections of walking track to join existing trails creating a circuit that will allow visitors to walk from Mt Montgomery to Mt Dial.
Existing sections of track will be brought up to PWS standard thereby providing visitors a safer walking experience – away from vehicle and mountain bike tracks. The proposed tracks will be constructed to a T2 standard and promote the scenic values of the Dial Range.
Next Level Mountain Bike Pty Ltd have been awarded the contract and will commence works in the coming months.
All access boardwalk at Ferndene State Reserve
Project Update October 2025
A contractor has been engaged to start construction of the boardwalk in Ferndene State Reserve for all abilities to access. PWS engineers finalised the designs and work is anticipated to commence before the end of the year.
Project Update June 2025
Planning is progressing on developing a boardwalk in Ferndene State Reserve for all abilities to access. Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) Engineers are currently preparing designs for the bridges that will traverse McBrides Creek along the walk.
The PWS Planning team is finalising the Reserve Activity Assessment that will guide the development of the boardwalk.
Project Update February 2025
Improving access to our parks and reserves is a priority identified by the Tasmanian Government. A new boardwalk in Ferndene State Reserve will traverse McBrides Creek, allowing visitors of all abilities to immerse themselves in the wet eucalypt forest on the western slope of the Dial Range.
Additional planning is proposed to update the amenities and picnic site to be all access.
Mt Dial to Mt Gnomon circuit walking track
Project Update October 2025
A loop walking track linking Mount Dial and Mount Gnomon is in the early planning stages with a consultant engaged to find a suitable route for the track.
Project Update June 2025
A loop walking track linking Mt Dial and Mt Gnomon is in the early planning stages.
Project Update February 2025
A loop walking track linking Mt Dial and Mt Gnomon will be formed using existing tracks and a new section constructed to create the loop.
The new loop will be accessible from multiple points, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the variety of vegetation communities that the Dial Range has to offer.
Resealing Mt Gnomon carpark
Project Update February 2025
The PWS has been working with the Central Coast Council on sealing and delineation work in the Mt Gnomon carpark. Council completed this work, with funding contributed by the PWS, as part of its upgrade of Ironcliffe Road in November 2024.
More information
Updates will be provided as the projects progress.
For enquiries relating to PWS visitor infrastructure projects at the Dial Range Reserves please email: DialRange.Projects@parks.tas.gov.au
Please also contact us if you have trouble accessing any of the documents or content.