Boobyalla 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring Tasmania’s northeastern coast, from historic Boobyalla to Tomahawk and the Waterhouse Conservation Area.

The Boobyalla 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this varied coastal and rural region. Produced in 2019, 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 Boobyalla sheet covers a fascinating section of northeastern Tasmania combining former port and mining history, productive farmland, seaside settlements, conservation areas and white sandy beaches.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The historic locality of Boobyalla

• The former Boobyalla shipping port

• Transport connections associated with the tin mines around Mount Cameron

• Farming country surrounding the former port area

• The seaside settlement of Tomahawk

• Tomahawk’s caravan park, boat ramp and local facilities

• White sandy beaches along the regional coastline

• Waterhouse Conservation Area

• Coastal camping areas, toilets and boat ramps where mapped

• Roads, tracks and access routes throughout the district

During the latter half of the nineteenth century, Boobyalla operated as a shipping port regularly visited by coastal vessels transporting tin from mines around nearby Mount Cameron. Little remains of the former port today, and the surrounding landscape is now used predominantly for farming.

Farther along the coast, Tomahawk provides a relaxed seaside base with a caravan park, boat ramp and small shops. The nearby Waterhouse Conservation Area offers coastal camping and access to an attractive landscape of beaches, dunes, wetlands and low coastal country.

⛰️ 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

• Coastlines, beaches and other coastal landforms

• Rivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Conservation-area and agricultural-land coverage

• Settlements, localities and named geographic features

• Camping, boating and recreation facilities where mapped

• Historic and industrial points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Boobyalla 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Campers and coastal walkers exploring Waterhouse Conservation Area

• Recreational anglers and boat users accessing beaches and boat ramps

• Holidaymakers staying around Tomahawk and the northeastern coastline

• Farmers and land managers working across the surrounding rural district

• Heritage researchers and historians studying Tasmania’s tin-mining and coastal-shipping history

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Geography students and outdoor educators

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

Coastal conditions, road access and campsite facilities can change. Always check current weather, fire, camping and conservation-area information before travelling. Observe private-property boundaries, signs, gates and local access restrictions.

Assess beach and sea conditions carefully before swimming, fishing or launching a boat. For marine navigation, 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 holiday planning to extended camping and professional 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, anglers, 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, boat ramps, beaches, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Boobyalla Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2019

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Boobyalla, Mount Cameron approaches, Tomahawk, Waterhouse Conservation Area, regional beaches, farming country and surrounding coastal landscapes

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027525

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, campsite, access route or area of interest falls within the Boobyalla sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are investigating Boobyalla’s former shipping and mining connections, staying at Tomahawk, camping in Waterhouse Conservation Area, fishing from a white sandy beach or exploring the surrounding farming district, the Boobyalla Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this distinctive part of northeastern Tasmania.

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