The Bridgewater Foreshore Trail is a 5 km, grade 2 hike in Bridgewater, Tasmania, and takes about 2 hours to complete. Starting from Gunn Street, the track follows the Derwent River foreshore to the east, winding around Bridgewater and Green Point to the East Derwent Highway Bridge. Along the way, you'll find a few picnic areas, perfect for a relaxing break.
The trail offers ample birdwatching opportunities in the shallow wetlands along the foreshore, where you can spot black swans, cormorants, pelicans, and white-faced herons. Enjoy the scenic views up and down the river, as well as the sight of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
For those looking to extend their walk, it's possible to continue from the East Derwent Highway Bridge along the Swan Park Trail, or simply return the way you came.
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Total distance: 4973 m
Max elevation: 22 m
Min elevation: 6 m
Total climbing: 47 m
Total descent: -47 m
For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails
Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Berriedale, Brighton, Claremont, Gagebrook, Granton, Old Beach, Richmond
Getting to the trailhead in Bridgewater.
Park along Gunn Street, Bridgewater.
About the region
Bridgewater, which is only 20 km from the centre of Hobart, has become a commuter suburb for the city. It wasn't always this way. In the early nineteenth century it was a vital link on the north-south route from Hobart to Launceston with one of Tasmania's earliest buildings and the remarkable achievement of the causeway which helped to cross the Derwent River.
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Track grade
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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.
Explore safe
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