Project Update February 2025
This page describes the projects being delivered by the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS):
walking track from Godfrey’s Beach to the base of The Nut
all access track from The Nut carpark to the sandstone obelisk
new cantilever viewing platform on The Nut
walking track from The Nut carpark to the wharf
a reserve wide interpretation plan that incorporates the new tracks
The page will continue to be updated as the projects progress. A PDF document, including a map of the track from Godfrey's Beach to The Nut is also available:
The Nut State Reserve Visitor Infrastructure Projects February 2025 (PDF 669Kb)
Walking track from Godfrey’s Beach to the base of The Nut
A new walking track from Godfrey’s Beach to the base of The Nut is one of the key initiatives identified by the PWS. This track will improve visitor safety for walkers accessing the reserve - removing the need to use Browns Road.
The walking track will run parallel to Browns Road until it enters the reserve, passing Stanley’s historic cemetery and giving visitors a chance to learn about Stanley and admire the artwork produced by local school children along the gabion fence. The track will then follow the curvature of the hill to The Nut carpark.
Approvals are in place and procurement for a works contractor is currently underway.
All access track
Improving access to our parks and reserves is a priority identified by the Tasmanian Government. A new all access track will link The Nut carpark and the sandstone obelisk at the base of The Nut.
The works will include realigning and widening the existing track from the carpark, installing handrails and providing a viewing area. Approvals are in place and procurement for a works contractor is currently underway.
Viewing platform
Investigations are underway to identify a suitable location on The Nut where a new cantilever viewing platform could be built, improving the experience for visitors to the summit.
Walking track to the wharf
The PWS is investigating the feasibility of accessing the Stanley Wharf precinct from the reserve, to allow visitors to do a loop walk of Stanley. Visitors would walk along the existing fire trail and exit the reserve via a set of steps close to the Stanley Wharf.
Interpretation Signage
Following The Nut signage project in 2020, the PWS will engage consultants to undertake a thorough review of interpretation and wayfinding in The Nut State Reserve.
New Interpretive signage will complement existing signage introducing visitors to the special features of Stanley and The Nut State Reserve.
More Information
Updates will be provided as the projects progress.
For enquiries relating to PWS visitor infrastructure projects at The Nut State Reserve please email:
Stanley.Projects@parks.tas.gov.au
Please also contact us if you have trouble accessing any of the documents or content.