Wellington Park Recreation Map

An exceptionally detailed recreation map for walking, cycling, horse riding and four-wheel-drive exploration on Hobart’s doorstep.

The Wellington Park Recreation Map provides detailed topographic and visitor information for one of southern Tasmania’s most celebrated natural areas. Located immediately west of Hobart, Wellington Park contains dramatic cliff faces, boulder fields, waterfalls, remarkable natural rock formations and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city and south-eastern Tasmania.

At 1:20,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 200 metres on the ground. This highly detailed scale is ideal for interpreting the park’s closely spaced tracks, steep terrain, recreation routes and visitor features.

Produced in 2024, the map highlights walking tracks and combines tourist information with general topographic detail. Notes on the reverse introduce visitors to the park’s history and provide information about walking, bike riding, horse riding and four-wheel driving.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Wellington Park Recreation Map covers the park’s diverse network of tracks, routes and natural features close to metropolitan Hobart.

The mapped area includes:

• Walking tracks and recreation routes throughout Wellington Park

• Dramatic cliffs, escarpments and boulder fields

• Waterfalls, streams and drainage features

• Natural rock formations and prominent landforms

• Panoramic viewpoints overlooking Hobart and south-eastern Tasmania

• Roads, access routes and visitor entry points

• Tourist facilities and points of interest

• Named geographic features and general topographic detail

The map helps users understand how the park’s recreation network relates to its steep slopes, ridgelines, valleys and surrounding urban areas.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

Designed for detailed recreation planning and field reference, the Wellington Park Recreation Map includes:

• Clearly highlighted walking tracks

• Contours for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Cliffs, boulder fields, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Waterfalls, creeks and drainage systems

• Roads, vehicle routes and access points

• Tourist information and visitor features

• Vegetation and land-cover information

• Park coverage and named geographic locations

• General topographic detail for navigation and route planning

The 1:20,000 scale provides an exceptional level of local detail. It is particularly useful in a park where numerous routes and recreation areas lie within a relatively compact but topographically complex landscape.

🚶 Recreation Information on the Reverse

The reverse side complements the main map with information about Wellington Park and the activities available within it.

Topics include:

• The history of Wellington Park and the surrounding area

• Walking within the park

• Bike riding and cycling routes

• Horse riding

• Four-wheel driving

This combination of detailed mapping and activity information makes the map useful for planning individual outings, comparing recreation options and developing a broader understanding of the park.

🌿 Hobart’s Mountain Playground

Wellington Park offers an extraordinary natural environment only a short distance from central Hobart. Visitors can experience forested valleys, waterfalls, immense rock features and elevated viewpoints while choosing from a wide range of recreational activities.

The landscape can change quickly with elevation. Sheltered lower slopes give way to exposed mountain country where weather and visibility may be dramatically different from conditions in Hobart. A detailed printed map provides an independent reference for understanding the terrain and surrounding track network.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Wellington Park Recreation Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring the park’s extensive track network

• Mountain bikers and recreational cyclists planning suitable routes

• Horse riders researching permitted recreation areas and access

• Four-wheel-drive users studying mapped roads and vehicle routes

• Hobart residents and visitors exploring the park’s natural attractions

• Outdoor guides and tourism operators leading activities in Wellington Park

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services requiring a highly detailed printed reference

• Park, conservation and environmental workers undertaking field activities

• Outdoor educators and geography students learning navigation and terrain interpretation

• Photographers and nature enthusiasts locating viewpoints and natural features

⚠️ Recreation and Mountain Safety

Conditions within Wellington Park can change rapidly, particularly at higher elevations. Strong wind, rain, cold, low cloud, ice, sleet or snow may occur even when conditions in Hobart are mild.

Before setting out:

• Check current park alerts, track or road closures and weather forecasts

• Confirm that your chosen activity is permitted on the intended track or route

• Select an outing suited to your experience, fitness, equipment and available daylight

• Carry appropriate clothing, food, water and emergency supplies

• Carry this map with a compass and know how to use them on remote routes

• Tell a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return

• Be prepared to alter plans if weather or track conditions deteriorate

• Follow all signs and activity restrictions, particularly on shared-use routes

The map is an important planning and navigation aid but does not replace current official information, appropriate equipment or responsible decision-making.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from detailed trip planning to demanding all-weather recreation.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined topographic detail

• Lightweight and convenient for planning or protected field use

• An economical choice for recreation planning, research and general reference

✅ 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, bike packs, vehicles and exposed mountain conditions

• Ideal for walkers, riders, 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 access points, destinations, facilities or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for vehicles, classrooms, visitor centres, operations centres and repeated reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Wellington Park Recreation Map

• Production year: 2024

• Scale: 1:20,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 200 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Location: Wellington Park, immediately west of Hobart in south-eastern Tasmania

• Map content: Highlighted walking tracks, tourist information and detailed topographic mapping

• Reverse-side content: Area history plus information about walking, bike riding, horse riding and four-wheel driving

• Suitable activities: Walking, cycling, horse riding, four-wheel driving and general park exploration

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or another 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 view the Wellington Park coverage and confirm that your intended route or recreation area falls within the map before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, general reference and carefully protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for walking, cycling and wet or exposed mountain conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking beneath dramatic cliffs, cycling through the park, researching a horse-riding or four-wheel-drive route, visiting a waterfall or seeking panoramic views across Hobart, the Wellington Park Recreation Map provides the exceptional detail and practical visitor information needed to plan your outing with confidence.

Choose your route. Read the terrain. Discover Wellington Park with confidence.