Shag Bay Track is a 1.9km, grade 2 hike located in the Geilston Bay, Tasmania. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.9km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: 78 Geilston Bay Road

End: 78 Geilston Bay Road

Location: Geilston Bay

Closest town: Geilston Bay

Tasmania

From state capital: 9.4km

Longitude: 147.337623

Latitude: -42.83715

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Hike overview

A well-graded gravel track with panoramic views of the Derwent River. Approximately 45 min return walk. There is a short but steep section into Shag Bay at the end. A rusty old boiler is all that remains of an early 20th century fertiliser plant and large wooden wharf at Shag Bay. Two men were killed when the boiler exploded. The area is rich in Aboriginal middens as it was one of the shortest crossing distances over the Derwent River. The last part of the walk is located in the East Risdon Nature Reserve and dogs are not permitted.

Safety

Steep descent on the gravel track to Shag Bay at the end.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1993 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-clarence-shag-bay-track.gpx

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Trail features

Mountain Bike Trail
Dog Friendly
Beach & Coastal

Tips

Steep descent on the gravel track to Shag Bay at the end.

Trail location

Getting there

Start from carpark at DeBomfords Lane off the East Derwent Hwy in Geilston Bay.

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Access conditions

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About the region

Geilston Bay is a suburb of Hobart between Risdon Vale, Shag Bay, and Lindisfarne, in the City of Clarence located on the Eastern Shore of the Derwent River.

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