Great Oyster 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential coastal map for navigating, planning and exploring southern Freycinet, Schouten Island and the landscapes surrounding Great Oyster Bay.

The Great Oyster 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this spectacular part of Tasmania’s east coast. Produced in 2021, 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 Great Oyster sheet covers the southern portion of the scenic Freycinet Peninsula, together with Schouten Island immediately to its south and the adjoining east-coast hinterland.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• The southern Freycinet Peninsula

• Schouten Island

• Great Oyster Bay and surrounding coastline

• White-sand beaches and isolated coastal inlets

• Prominent pink-granite peaks and ridges

• Coastal heathland, forest and rocky shoreline

• The scenic Tasman Highway in the western part of the sheet

• Historic farm estates dating from the early nineteenth century

• Isolated surf beaches along the east coast

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes where mapped

The Freycinet Peninsula is renowned for its combination of brilliant white beaches, clear coastal water and prominent pink-granite mountains. These landscapes attract bushwalkers, photographers, nature enthusiasts and recreational boaters seeking one of Tasmania’s most distinctive coastal environments.

To the south, Schouten Island extends the map’s coverage into a more isolated island landscape of rugged shoreline, hills and sheltered waters. On the western side of the sheet, the Tasman Highway passes through a contrasting rural district containing historic farm estates and access to secluded surf beaches.

⛰️ 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

• Granite peaks, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Coastline, beaches, bays, inlets and headlands

• Rivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage features

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Buildings, farm estates and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park, conservation and island coverage

• Cultural, historic and recreational features where mapped

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Great Oyster 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring southern Freycinet

• Independent travellers and day-trippers touring Tasmania’s east coast

• Photographers and nature enthusiasts seeking coastal and mountain locations

• Recreational boaters and fishing enthusiasts planning shore access and land-based activities

• Tourism operators and adventure guides working around Freycinet and Great Oyster Bay

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Farmers, land managers and field professionals working in the surrounding rural districts

• Geography students and outdoor educators

Coastal, island and mountain conditions can change rapidly. Check current park, track, weather, road and access information before travelling. Schouten Island requires appropriate transport and preparation, and landing or access arrangements may be affected by weather and sea conditions. This topographic map is useful for coastal orientation but is not a substitute for an official nautical chart when navigating on the water.

💧 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, boats and exposed coastal conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, 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, hazards or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Great Oyster Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2021

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Southern Freycinet Peninsula, Schouten Island, Great Oyster Bay, Tasman Highway and surrounding coastal and rural areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027914

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. 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, route or area of interest falls within the Great Oyster sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for bushwalking, boating and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking through southern Freycinet, photographing its granite mountains and white beaches, planning a visit to Schouten Island, exploring isolated surf beaches or travelling the Tasman Highway through historic farming country, the Great Oyster Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this exceptional part of eastern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Freycinet and Great Oyster Bay with accuracy.