Fern Tree to Neika is a 4.4km, grade 2 hike located in the Fern Tree, Tasmania. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 4.4km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: 832 Huon Road

End: 832 Huon Road

Location: Fern Tree

Closest town: Fern Tree

Tasmania

From state capital: 11.1km

Longitude: 147.247289

Latitude: -42.930502

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Hike overview

A good option for a hot summer's day, this level, shady track is popular with walkers, dog walkers and cyclists. For many Fern Tree and Neika residents this track is their access to the local shop - a fine alternative to a suburban footpath!

Safety

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year. The track can be slippery when covered in snow and ice. Bring warm, waterproof clothing.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 4407 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-fern-tree-to-neika.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail features

Prams & Strollers
Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Dog Friendly

Tips

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year. The track can be slippery when covered in snow and ice. Bring warm, waterproof clothing.

Trail location

Getting there

Take a bus or drive your car to the suburb of Fern Tree in Hobart.

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Access conditions

Public Transport
Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Picnic Shelter

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About the region

Fern Tree is an outlying suburb of Hobart. The name Fern Tree is adapted from the common name of the plant Dicksonia antarctica which grows abundantly in the area. Set beneath Mount Wellington, whose summit is at 1270 metres above sea level, Fern Tree is 13 km by road from Hobart's central business district.

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