Banks Strait 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the windswept northeasternmost corner of mainland Tasmania.

The Banks Strait 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this beautiful and remote coastal region. Produced in 2018, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape easier to interpret both in the field and during trip planning.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Banks Strait sheet covers the exposed northeasternmost tip of mainland Tasmania, including the strategically positioned Musselroe Wind Farm and remote coastal conservation areas overlooking Banks Strait and Bass Strait.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The northeasternmost coastal landscapes of mainland Tasmania

• Musselroe Wind Farm, positioned to take advantage of the region’s strong and consistent winds

• Remote conservation areas and coastal reserves

• Beaches and exposed sections of coastline

• Coastal camping locations and access areas where mapped

• Walking routes, roads and tracks

• Beach-fishing and recreational areas

• Coastal waterways, wetlands and drainage features

• Views and geographic context across Banks Strait and Bass Strait

The remote coastline provides opportunities for camping, walking, beach fishing, nature observation and swimming, surrounded by open skies and expansive views across the water. Its isolation, strong winds and varied coastal terrain give this part of Tasmania a distinctive character unlike anywhere else in the state.

From wind-energy infrastructure and remote access roads to beaches, conservation areas and exposed coastal landscapes, this map is an excellent resource for understanding and exploring Tasmania’s far northeast.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Coastal landforms, beaches and other geographic features

• Rivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage systems

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Wind-energy infrastructure and surrounding access areas

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Conservation-area coverage

• Localities and named geographic features

• Camping, recreation and other points of interest where mapped

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Banks Strait 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Campers and coastal walkers exploring Tasmania’s remote northeastern tip

• Recreational anglers planning beach-fishing trips

• Outdoor guides and tourism operators working in the region

• Wind-energy and infrastructure professionals requiring detailed terrain context

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors seeking a detailed overview of the area

This is an exposed and often windswept coastline where conditions can change quickly. Always check current weather, fire, road, camping and conservation-area information before travelling. Carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment, and assess local beach and sea conditions carefully before swimming or fishing.

For travel by sea, use the relevant official nautical chart rather than relying on a topographic map alone.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed coastal conditions

• Ideal for campers, walkers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify campsites, access points, fishing locations or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Banks Strait Topographic Map

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2018

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Northeasternmost mainland Tasmania, Musselroe Wind Farm, coastal conservation areas and the coastline overlooking Banks Strait and Bass Strait

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027464

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or other spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your destination, access route or area of interest falls within the Banks Strait sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, office reference and light field use

• Tyvek®: Best for camping, coastal walking and wet or exposed conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are visiting the Musselroe Wind Farm district, planning a remote coastal camping trip, walking through the conservation areas, fishing from an isolated beach or studying the geography of Tasmania’s far northeast, the Banks Strait Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this striking coastal landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s far northeast with accuracy.