Tasman Peninsula 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring the spectacular coastlines, walking routes and World Heritage convict sites of the Tasman Peninsula.

The Tasman Peninsula 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides complete coverage of this remarkable corner of southeastern Tasmania. Produced in 2022, Edition 3 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making its dramatic cliffs, forests, waterways, tracks and settlements 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 map covers the entire Tasman Peninsula, bringing its national park, historic sites, settlements, bays and rugged coastline together on one detailed topographic sheet.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Tasman National Park

• The walking country associated with the Three Capes experience

• Port Arthur Historic Site

• Coal Mines Historic Site

• Spectacular sea cliffs, capes and coastal formations

• Surf beaches and exposed Southern Ocean coastline

• Sheltered bays used by fishers and recreational boaters

• Diverse forests, reserves and conservation areas

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Towns, buildings, waterways and named geographic features

Tasman National Park is a defining feature of the peninsula. Renowned for its towering sea cliffs, dramatic coastal scenery, varied forests and outstanding walking opportunities, the park attracts bushwalkers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and visitors undertaking the celebrated Three Capes experience.

The peninsula also contains two of Australia’s most important convict heritage destinations. Port Arthur Historic Site and Coal Mines Historic Site are both inscribed on the World Heritage List as components of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property. Together, they preserve powerful evidence of the country’s convict history and remain major attractions for visitors.

Coastal conditions around the peninsula vary enormously. Exposed shorelines receive powerful ocean swells sought by experienced surfers, while sheltered bays provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, boating and coastal recreation.

⛰️ 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

• Sea cliffs, capes, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Coastlines, beaches, bays and inlets

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Walking tracks, roads and access routes

• Buildings, towns and visitor infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park, reserve and conservation-area coverage

• Historic sites and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Tasman Peninsula 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring Tasman National Park and the Three Capes area

• Holidaymakers and independent travellers touring the peninsula

• History enthusiasts visiting Port Arthur and the Coal Mines Historic Site

• Surfers, fishers, kayakers and coastal visitors

• Tourism operators and local guides

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Survey, engineering and professional field teams

• Local residents, geography students and outdoor educators

The Tasman Peninsula includes high cliffs, exposed headlands and rapidly changing coastal weather. Strong winds, large swells, cold conditions and poor visibility can develop quickly. Remain on approved tracks and behind safety barriers, check current park and weather information and avoid cliff edges and wave-washed rock platforms.

This is a topographic map, not a nautical chart. Anyone navigating the peninsula’s coastal waters must also carry the appropriate current official nautical charts and marine safety equipment.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight touring and trip planning to demanding all-weather coastal 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, boats and exposed coastal conditions

• Ideal for walkers, fishers, 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, historic sites, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Tasman Peninsula Topographic Map

• Sheet: TR09

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

• Edition: 3

• Production year: 2022

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: The entire Tasman Peninsula, including Tasman National Park, Port Arthur Historic Site, Coal Mines Historic Site and the Three Capes area

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028089

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, walking route or area of interest falls within the Tasman Peninsula sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for trip planning, touring and protected field use

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking through Tasman National Park, undertaking the Three Capes experience, exploring Port Arthur and the Coal Mines Historic Site, searching for a surf beach or planning a day on one of the peninsula’s sheltered bays, the Tasman Peninsula Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to explore with confidence.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore the Tasman Peninsula with accuracy.