The Lake Sandra walk is a It's a lovely walk that initially progresses through a moss covered forest of the Mount Murchison Regional Reserve. The track gradually climbs to the shores of Lake Sandra. The trail becomes less distinct as you climb so keep an eye out for rock cairns, ribbons and the occasional splash of red paint. The view over Lake Sandra and the surrounding park are best from the knoll directly to the east of the lake.
Dogs are not permitted on the Lake Sandra trail.
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Total distance: 4519 m
Max elevation: 949 m
Min elevation: 581 m
Total climbing: 402 m
Total descent: -403 m
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Burnie, Murchison, Queenstown, Rosebery, Tullah, Waratah, Zeehan
Getting to the trailhead in Mount Murchison Regional Reserve.
Turning off Murchison Hwy onto Anthony Road, you’ll be searching for a tiny gravel strip (there ia no carpark) and Pole D55. On the opposite side of the road will be a small blue ribbon above the roadside indicating the beginning of the Lake Sandra walk.
About the region
Mount Murchison Regional Reserve is a reserve in Tasmania, situated nearby to the village Tullah. There are 6 named mountains in Mount Murchison Regional Reserve. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Mount Murchison.
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Track grade
Grade 4 (Hard) -
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