Tinderbox Hills Track (9.5km)

Tinderbox Hills Reserve offers a vibrant landscape of dense forest and diverse woodland, echoing with the melodious songs of birds. Situated just a half-hour's drive from the heart of Hobart, this 67-hectare haven stands as one of the few remaining pockets of untouched nature near Tasmania's capital. Nestled on Hobart's doorstep, Tinderbox Hills boasts an exceptional blend of habitats teeming with wildlife, from the lofty canopy to the tranquil gullies below. Among the towering blue gums, which provide sanctuary for endangered swift parrots, lies a precious expanse of nature amid encroaching suburbs—a rare conservation opportunity.

More than 80% of Tinderbox Hills comprises vulnerable blue gum dry forest and woodland communities, recognized at both state and national levels as paramount for preservation. Amidst the blue gums thrive acacia and dogwood groves, adorned with native cherry, prickly box, dollybush, blackwood, and black sheoak. The understorey flourishes with Poa tussocks, sagg, heaths, and herbs, painting a diverse tapestry of life within Tinderbox Hills' compact confines.

In addition to the myriad bird species gracing the vegetation, visitors may encounter the nationally threatened eastern quoll, eastern barred bandicoot, Tasmanian bettong, and long-nosed potoroo. Serving as a vital link between existing reserves in the region, Tinderbox Hills Reserve expands a significant conservation area to over 200 hectares, amidst an ever-encroaching suburban landscape. Beyond its borders, Tinderbox Hills extends a vital lifeline to North Bruny Island, fostering essential connectivity for a plethora of woodland birds, including Tasmania's unique endemic species.