Kaoota Tramway (12.0km), Kaoota, Tasmania

Kaoota Tramway is a 12km, grade 2 hike located in the Kaoota, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.

Length: 12km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: 136 Maudsleys Road

End: 136 Maudsleys Road

Location: Kaoota

Closest town: Allens Rivulet

Tasmania

From state capital: 33.2km

Longitude: 147.1976

Latitude: -43.025369

Hike summary

This gently graded track meanders through varied bushland, including dry eucalypt forest and rainforest, following a section of the historic Kaoota Tramway. While large sections of the tramway are now in private ownership, Council has been able to develop 6 km for people to enjoy – its width and gradient perfect for walking or riding abreast. Constructed in 1906 , the 20 km long two- foot gauge tramway was used to transport coal from the mine at Kaoota to the wharf at Margate. After coal mining ceased the tramway was used to transport logs, fruit and passengers. The line was dismantled in 1922 after bushfires destroyed several bridges. Keep a lookout for historic relics, such as railway sleepers, rails and coal spills.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 6111 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-kingborough-kaoota-tramway.gpx

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Trail Features

Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Horse Riding

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Location

Access Conditions

Large Car Park

Getting there

Kaoota Tramway track can be accessed from Lawless Rd and Kaoota Rd.

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About the region

Kaoota is a small Tasmanian Rural Location within the local government area of Kingborough, it is located approximately 20kms from the capital Hobart.

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