Bathurst 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the remote wilderness surrounding Bathurst Harbour and Tasmania’s South Coast Track.

The Bathurst 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of one of Tasmania’s most spectacular and demanding wilderness regions. Produced in 2024, Edition 2 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape easier to interpret both in the field and during expedition 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 Bathurst sheet covers the vast wilderness extending from Federation Peak and Bathurst Harbour to Cox Bight and the formidable Ironbound Range.

Important locations, routes and features shown include:

• Federation Peak, one of Tasmania’s most recognisable wilderness mountains

• Bathurst Harbour and its surrounding waterways

• Cox Bight on Tasmania’s remote south coast

• The rugged Ironbound Range

• Sections of the South Coast Track

• Sections of the Port Davey Track

• Access routes leading towards Melaleuca

• Remote valleys, ridges, rivers and coastal terrain

• Wilderness campsites and track features where mapped

This sheet provides essential geographic context for walkers using the South Coast Track and Port Davey Track to reach Melaleuca. It depicts a landscape shaped by rugged ranges, expansive waterways, isolated coastline and some of the most remote walking country in Australia.

From the dramatic profile of Federation Peak and the sheltered waters of Bathurst Harbour to the coastal landscapes around Cox Bight and the demanding crossing of the Ironbound Range, this map covers an extraordinary section of Tasmania’s southwest wilderness.

⛰️ 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

• Peaks, ridges, ranges, valleys and other major landforms

• Harbours, bays, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Coastlines and remote coastal terrain

• Walking tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National park and wilderness-area coverage

• Campsites, localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Multi-day bushwalkers travelling on the South Coast Track or Port Davey Track

• Experienced wilderness walkers and expedition groups exploring Tasmania’s southwest

• Outdoor guides and adventure operators working in remote country

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Visitors planning access to Melaleuca and Bathurst Harbour

This sheet covers exceptionally remote and demanding wilderness. Weather, track conditions, river levels and transport arrangements can change quickly. Walkers should carry appropriate clothing, emergency equipment, a personal locator beacon and more than one reliable form of navigation.

Always obtain current track and park information before departure, allow for delays, and ensure that your route, experience and equipment are appropriate for the conditions.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from detailed expedition planning to prolonged use in wet and demanding wilderness conditions.

✅ 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 and prolonged use in wet wilderness conditions

• Ideal for multi-day 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, track junctions, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and expedition planning

📐 Map Details

• Title: Bathurst Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 2

• Production year: 2024

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Federation Peak, Bathurst Harbour, Cox Bight, Ironbound Range, South Coast Track, Port Davey Track, Melaleuca access routes and surrounding wilderness

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028102

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 walking route, destination or area of interest falls within the Bathurst sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for multi-day wilderness walking and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are following the South Coast Track across the Ironbound Range, using the Port Davey Track to reach Melaleuca, exploring Bathurst Harbour or planning a journey through the wilderness surrounding Federation Peak and Cox Bight, the Bathurst Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed for serious trip preparation.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s southwest wilderness with accuracy.