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Pieces of old mining equitment on the Blue Tier Trails.
Australia Hill Circuit, mining heritage. Blue Tier (photograph: Garry Richardson)

Australia Hill Circuit

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    2 hours return, 4.4km
    Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

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    ​​An undulating walk through lush regenerating rainforest. The Summit Mine is the first stop with a birds' eye view of the old tin mine. Take a short 2 minute detour to the Bull Wheel, that was at the top of the aerial haulage.

    The walk continues gently to the top of Australia Hill, where you'll find excellent views of the farmland and forested valley towards Weldborough and Pyengana. Amongst the forest you may be able to see the tops of Tasmania's tallest trees - Eucaylptus regnans or Swamp gums.

    Enjoy the return journey past Compere Mine and back along one of the old pack tracks to Poimena car park. 

    If you would like to see the magnificent and towering eucalyptus giants up close, go to the Blue Tier Giant Walk, which can be accessed from Lottah Road (around 8km away).

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      ​​​Turn on to the Anchor Road off the Tasman Highway (A3), 20 kms south of Weldborough and drive towards Lottah and then Poimena. You can also approach it from St Helens via the Lottah Road off the Tasman Highway. ​​



      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

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      Bicycles are not permitted on this walk. Bicycles must keep to authorised tracks in this area.​​



      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.