Lake Osborne

  45 min to 1 h

2.1 km
Return

Climb : 94m
Descent : 94m

Hard track


This walk leads to Lake Osborne and back via the Lake Osborne Track from the main car park at the end of Hartz Road, Hartz Mountains National Park. The well-signed track winds gradually up through the pleasant sub-alpine bush. Interpretive signs describe many of the features of the vegetation and landscape. The track emerges from the bush into a more open area of lower shrubs with good views, passing easily across the moorland before reaching the beautiful glacial lake surrounded by ancient King Billy pines. The lake is in a delightful setting nestled against the base of the Devil’s Backbone. There’s a seat at the lakeside where you can relax and enjoy the views before returning by the same route. This walk is relatively short and consists of flat tracks and well-made boardwalks for its entire length.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) At the intersection of Hartz Road & Lake Osborne Start heading along Lake Osborne (a walking track).
(-0.1 km) There is a shelter (about 95 m back from the start).
(-0.1 km) There is a toilet (about 75 m back from the start).
This toilet is wheelchair accessible., equipped with a hand-washing basin.
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(1 km) Continue another 1.1 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1 km to get back to the start.


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a rough track that is unclear in places, you will require a moderate level of bushwalking experience and to be self sufficient.
Length 2.1 km
Time 45 min to 1 h




Class 4/6



Hard track 		Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Getting to the start

From Huon Highway, A6GPS coordinates for the start: -43.2169658,146.7701843

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