The Bicentennial Track is a gentle, meandering path that follows the Lachlan River, connecting to Tynwald Park or The Esplanade. Dogs are allowed on-lead along the track, with a fenced off-lead dog park available at the beginning of the trail on Humphrey Street.
This 3.5 km, grade 2 hike is in Derwent Valley, Tasmania, and takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Starting at the Humphrey Street Bridge in New Norfolk, the trail follows the Lachlan Rivulet to Tynwald Park. From here, you have the option to cross into the Turriff Lodge Wetlands to connect with the Derwent Cliffs Walk, or continue on the original path, which terminates at the Lyell Highway via Millbrook Rise.
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Total distance: 3346 m
Max elevation: 27 m
Min elevation: 13 m
Total climbing: 30 m
Total descent: -30 m
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Bothwell, Bridgewater, Bushy Park, Hamilton, Maydena, New Norfolk, Ouse, Plenty, Westerway
Getting to the trailhead in Derwent Valley.
The track starts at the Humphrey Street Bridge in New Norfolk and proceeds along the Lachlan Rivulet to Tynwald Park at which point there is the option of crossing into the Turriff Lodge Wetlands to connect with the Derwent Cliffs Walk; or alternatively continuing on the original path which terminates at the Lyell Highway via Millbrook Rise.
About the region
Just a short drive from Hobart, the Derwent Valley stretches from Granton to Mount Field, Lake St. Clair to Lake Pedder. The beautiful Derwent Valley is Tasmania's must-stay experience. The locals know that the Derwent Valley is Tasmania's best kept secret. Perfectly, sublimely beautiful. Pristine. Vast, with warm pockets of civilisation. Since it earliest history, the Derwent Valley has always been a favourite destination for Tasmanians, first for the indigenous peoples and later for the European settlers, and so on until the present day.
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Track grade
Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
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