Norfolk Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring the Norfolk Range, Granville Harbour and Tasmania’s wild and weather-shaped West Coast.

The Norfolk Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this remote landscape of coastal plains, rugged ranges, sheltered valleys and extensive reserves. Produced in 2020, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret both in the field and during detailed 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

Much of the Norfolk Range sheet is protected within regional reserves, conservation areas and nature recreation areas—an indication of the region’s wild character and significant natural values.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The Norfolk Range and surrounding rugged terrain

• Granville Harbour and its coastal surroundings

• The Granville Harbour Wind Farm

• Regional reserves, conservation areas and nature recreation areas

• Broad exposed plains and sheltered forested valleys

• Remote coastline, beaches, bays and rocky features

• Rivers, creeks and drainage systems

• Roads, tracks and wilderness access routes

• Camping, fishing and bushwalking areas

• Buildings, infrastructure and named geographic features

The landscape and vegetation have been shaped by powerful weather systems sweeping in from the Southern Ocean. On the exposed plains, only hardy shrubs withstand the wind and rain, while trees and denser vegetation find shelter within valleys and protected slopes.

The area also holds enduring Aboriginal cultural significance, reflected in shell middens, stone arrangements, rock engravings and shelters. These places form an irreplaceable cultural record and must be approached with respect and left completely undisturbed.

Granville Harbour was first settled following the First World War and remains one of the region’s small coastal communities. The area is also home to the Granville Harbour Wind Farm, a development valued at approximately $280 million that commenced operation in 2020.

With remote reserves, powerful coastal scenery and opportunities for camping, fishing and bushwalking, this map is an important navigation aid for adventurous visitors and professional field users.

⛰️ 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

• Mountain ranges, hills, plains, ridges and valleys

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Coastlines, beaches, bays and rocky landforms

• Roads, tracks and access routes

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Regional reserves, conservation and nature recreation areas

• Energy and industrial infrastructure where mapped

• Localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Norfolk Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and wilderness explorers travelling through remote West Coast country

• Campers and anglers visiting Granville Harbour and surrounding areas

• Four-wheel-drive travellers navigating isolated roads and tracks

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, reserve managers and environmental researchers

• Renewable-energy, engineering and field professionals

• Cultural-heritage professionals and researchers

• Tourism operators and outdoor guides

• Outdoor educators and geography students

This region is exposed to severe weather arriving from the Southern Ocean. Strong winds, heavy rain, cold temperatures, flooding and poor visibility can develop rapidly, while roads and tracks may be rough, remote or seasonally affected. Check current weather, road, reserve, fire and access information before departure. Carry suitable navigation, communications and emergency equipment, leave a trip plan and consider carrying a personal locator beacon.

Aboriginal cultural sites are protected and must not be touched, moved, collected, damaged or disturbed. Follow all current access requirements and cultural-heritage guidance.

💧 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 bushwalkers, 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, access points, field sites or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Norfolk Range Topographic Map

• Sheet: TK03

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2020

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Norfolk Range, Granville Harbour, surrounding reserves, coastal plains, valleys and West Coast wilderness

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027624

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, access route or area of interest falls within the Norfolk Range sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for wilderness travel, camping and wet or exposed conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring the Norfolk Range, camping or fishing near Granville Harbour, working around the wind farm, travelling through remote reserves or studying the region’s natural and cultural landscapes, the Norfolk Range Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to navigate this wild part of Tasmania.

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