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Length: 12.0km
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Duration: 3hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style:
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Start: TBA
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End: TBA
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Location: Kaoota
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Closest Town: Kingborough
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Distance from CBD:
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State: TAS
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Latitude: -43.025369
Longitude: 147.1976
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2WD Access


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Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


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Campfire Pit


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Kaoota...
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Sandy Trail


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Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


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Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


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Trail Running


Horse Riding
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.
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.
Getting there
Kaoota Tramway track can be accessed from Lawless Rd and Kaoota Rd.
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