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Gravel path weaving through trees. The trees have very dark trunks and bright green native grasses are growing inbetween them
Loop Track

Loop Track

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    10-15 minutes return, 1.2km return
    Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.
    The toilets at Douglas-Apsley are not wheelchair accessible.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    The Loop Track starts at the southern access point of Douglas-Apsley National Park on Rosedale Road.

    About

    The Loop Track is a short, easy walk. The trail is suitable for walkers of all ability, including young children. 

    As you make your way along the Loop Track you will see tall eucalypts towering high above you, as well as native pine forest. If you look closely you might also spot native orchids, including threatened and endangered species.

    An information booth shows details of other tracks in the area, and signage along the way helps with tree identification. 

    The Loop Track links to the stairs that lead to the sparkling waters of Apsley Waterhole. Just 600 metres from the car park, the waterhole is especially popular in summer with both locals and visitors.

    Plan to stay for the day or bring a tent and stay overnight at our Douglas Apsley campsites​.

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      ​​​​​​​​​​Douglas-Apsley National Park is mid-way up the east coast of Tasmania, about 2¼ hours from Launceston and slightly longer from Hobart. The Apsley Waterhole, at the southern end of the park, is reached by taking the Rosedale Road off the A3 Tasman Highway about 3km north of Bicheno. Thompsons Marshes, at the northern end of the park, can only be reached on foot or via high clearance 4WD using the Forestry ‘E’ Road 24km north of Bicheno.​​​​​

      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.

      ​​​​​The southern end of the park has a carpark, toilets and a sign-posted walk to the Apsley Waterhole and lookout.​

      Other than a rough carpark, there are no facilities at the northern end of the park.

      The Park is a F​uel Stove Only ​area between October 1 and April 30. 

      ​Please only use the established fire pits at the Apsley Waterhole campground.

      Water can be obtained from the Apsley River but please boil before use.


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

      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.