Moulting Lagoon 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

Note: the supplied LISTmap coordinates pointed to a northern Furneaux-area sheet. The description uses corrected bounds for TM10: 578000,5328000,622000,5362000.

An essential East Coast map for navigating, planning and exploring Moulting Lagoon, Coles Bay, Friendly Beaches and the spectacular landscapes of Freycinet National Park.

The Moulting Lagoon 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this internationally significant wetland, coastal and mountain environment. Produced in 2015, 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 Moulting Lagoon sheet is centred on the extensive wetland bearing that name. It also covers the popular tourism destination of Coles Bay, the wine-growing districts north of historic Swansea, and some of the East Coast’s most recognisable walking and coastal landscapes.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Moulting Lagoon and its wetland environment

• Coles Bay and surrounding coastal areas

• The wine-growing country north of Swansea

• Friendly Beaches and the adjoining coastline

• The Hazards within Freycinet National Park

• Granite peaks, ridges and valleys

• Beaches, bays, lagoons and coastal features

• Roads, walking routes and access tracks

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• National park, reserve and conservation-area coverage

• Buildings, localities and named geographic features

Moulting Lagoon is an internationally recognised wetland and an important destination for visitors interested in birdlife, coastal ecology and conservation. Its broad waters and low-lying margins contrast dramatically with the granite peaks of The Hazards and the exposed coastline of Friendly Beaches.

Coles Bay serves as a key visitor centre for the Freycinet region, while the rural areas farther south connect with the historic township of Swansea and the East Coast’s renowned wine-growing country.

Whether traversing Friendly Beaches, approaching The Hazards or exploring the roads and reserves around Moulting Lagoon, this map provides valuable regional context for one of Tasmania’s most celebrated destinations.

⛰️ 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

• Lagoons, wetlands, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Coastlines, beaches, bays and inlets

• Roads, walking routes, tracks and access points

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National park, reserve and conservation-area coverage

• Agricultural and wine-growing districts

• Localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Moulting Lagoon 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring Friendly Beaches, The Hazards and Freycinet National Park

• Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts visiting the Moulting Lagoon wetland complex

• Touring drivers and independent travellers exploring Coles Bay and Tasmania’s East Coast

• Campers and coastal visitors planning extended stays in the region

• Tourism operators, accommodation providers and outdoor guides

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Agricultural, vineyard and land-management professionals

• Outdoor educators and geography students

The Hazards contain steep, rocky and exposed terrain, while Friendly Beaches and other coastal routes can be affected by strong winds, tides, surf and rapidly changing weather. Check current park, track, weather, fire and access information before departure. Carry suitable navigation and safety equipment and avoid disturbing sensitive wetland habitats or wildlife.

💧 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 walkers, campers, 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, observation points, access routes or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Moulting Lagoon Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2015

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Moulting Lagoon, Coles Bay, Friendly Beaches, The Hazards, northern Swansea districts and surrounding Freycinet areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027846

• Sheet Number: TM10

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, walking route or area of interest falls within the Moulting Lagoon sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are observing birdlife at Moulting Lagoon, exploring Coles Bay, walking along Friendly Beaches, approaching the granite peaks of The Hazards or touring the wine-growing country north of Swansea, the Moulting Lagoon Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this exceptional East Coast landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s East Coast with accuracy.