LIGHTHOUSE WALK.
DEVONPORT. Northern Tasmania
A favourite place for locals to walk, run or cycle near Devonport is the Don River bushland area and Devonport Bluff. Don and the surrounding areas also played a major role in Tasmania's early pioneering history. In recent times, walking tracks have since been established, starting from a car-park at the Don River Railway, around to Devonport's Bluff and CBD. Choose to follow the 3km circuit up one side of the river - through bushland - past the Aquatic Centre and back, or adventure further around to Devonport's Bluff recreation area.
NAVIGATOR
DON RIVER
3km CIRCUIT.
DON. NORTH-WEST TASMANIA.
A short circuit, this track is perfect for the travellers who still like to fit in a short 25-minute run, or a 50-minute walk. Cyclists are also welcome to use the track.
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Start at the Don River Railway car-park (picnic area) and follow the track right past the Don River Railway 1.5km to Devonport's Aquatic Centre, before continuing down and across the Don River before following the track back along the river's edge to the car-park.
Start
WALKING 50 minutes l RUNNING 20-30 minutes
CYCLING 10 minutes
Sealed wide path, small bridge across Don River, with minimal elevation section on the southern side of the river.
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DON - THE BLUFF
10km RETURN TRACK.
DON. NORTH-WEST TASMANIA.
Have more time on your hands, and looking to explore further? The track takes you past the Aquatic Centre, through Tee Tree bushland, alongside the railway and around past Coles Beach to Devonport's Bluff area. Here you will find a restaurant and surf-life-saving facilities, other runners, cyclists and workout groups, recreation areas, Devonport's foreshore, public toilets and more. If you continue along the coast and down the Mersey River, you will find yourself at Devonport's CBD.
Track return distance:
WALKING: 1hr: 30 minutes
RUNNING: 60 minutes
CYCLING: 40 minutes
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Grade: Level 1 - Easy, well-maintained sealed path, with some minor elevations in sections.