Blyth 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring northern Flinders Island and its spectacular coastal landscapes.

The Blyth 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of the northern part of Flinders Island and the surrounding Sister Islands. 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 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 Blyth sheet covers northern Flinders Island, together with the outlying Inner Sister Island and Outer Sister Island in the Furneaux Group.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The northern portion of Flinders Island

• Inner Sister Island and Outer Sister Island

• The long eastern coastline of Foochow Beach

• North East River, a popular destination for swimming, surfing, fishing and birdwatching

• The tidal wetlands surrounding the lower North East River

• Wingaroo Nature Reserve

• Flinders Island’s northernmost coastal landscapes

• The west-coast settlement of Killiecrankie

• Areas associated with the occurrence of topaz known locally as “Killiecrankie diamonds”

• Coastal walking routes, beaches, roads and access tracks where mapped

North East River flows from Wingaroo Nature Reserve through a landscape of tidal wetlands before reaching the island’s northern tip. Flanked to the east by the seemingly endless Foochow Beach, the area offers outstanding opportunities for beach walking, birdwatching, surfing, fishing and other coastal recreation.

On the western coast, the idyllic settlement of Killiecrankie is renowned for its beautiful scenery and the occurrence of clear topaz crystals popularly known as Killiecrankie diamonds. Together, the contrasting eastern and western coastlines make northern Flinders Island an exceptional destination for walkers, wildlife observers, anglers and independent travellers.

⛰️ 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, bays and island geography

• Rivers, tidal wetlands, creeks and drainage features

• Walking tracks, roads and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Nature-reserve and conservation-area coverage

• Settlements, localities and named geographic features

• Wildlife, recreation and geological points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Coastal walkers and bushwalkers exploring northern Flinders Island

• Birdwatchers and wildlife observers visiting North East River and Wingaroo Nature Reserve

• Recreational anglers and surfers accessing beaches and coastal locations

• Gem and geology enthusiasts interested in the Killiecrankie topaz fields

• Outdoor guides and tourism operators working on Flinders Island

• 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 region

Northern Flinders Island includes remote beaches, tidal wetlands and exposed coastal terrain where conditions can change quickly. Always check current weather, tide, surf, road and reserve information before travelling, and carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment.

Gem collecting may be restricted on private land or within protected areas. Obtain all necessary permission and confirm current fossicking regulations before collecting. 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 holiday planning to extended coastal exploration 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 walkers, anglers, wildlife observers, 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 beaches, access points, wildlife locations or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Blyth 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: Northern Flinders Island, Inner Sister Island, Outer Sister Island, Foochow Beach, North East River, Wingaroo Nature Reserve and Killiecrankie

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027365

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, beach, walking route or area of interest falls within the Blyth sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and tourism operations

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking along Foochow Beach, birdwatching beside North East River, exploring Wingaroo Nature Reserve, fishing the northern coastline or discovering the scenery and topaz heritage of Killiecrankie, the Blyth Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to experience northern Flinders Island.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore northern Flinders Island with accuracy.