While on the Trail

This page has been optimised for smart phones so that users of the Trail can easily access important information that may be of benefit while on the Trail.

While on the Trail

Registration

Users of the Tasmanian Trail are requested to register when commencing their trek along the Tasmanian Trail and as well report their progress each day. The buttons above have been provided for this purpose. It is suggested that you bookmark the Progress Report on your phone for easy retrieval while on the Trail. The forms have been optimised for smart phones.

The purpose of this request is threefold. The first reason is to record your whereabouts in the case of mishap. If you do have an unfortunate occurrence and become stranded or lost, the authorities will have some information to guide them to you. The second reason is for the Association to know where you are on the Trail in the case of Fire or flood. If we believe you are in some danger we can contact you to advise what action you should take. Thirdly the Association needs statistical information on the use of the Trail. This is very important to enable it to make decisions on future management for the benefit of future users. It also provides the Association with data to help with funding submissions.

You are encouraged to complete the Progress Report regularly, and perhaps each night, as you progress along the Trail. You may wish to use the Progress Report if you have any suggestions or if you find something out of place such as a missing marker or fallen tree. Your reports will not necessarily be acknowledged but you comments will certainly be noted and appropriate action taken for the benefit of following trekkers.

Thank you

Updates

14.12.18 A dam upstream of the Mersey River crossing (start of Stage 4) has been spilling for periods over several days and with the additional rain expected over the weekend users should take the alternative route detailed on page 24 of the guidebook.

11.12.18 Warning Severe weather is expected later this week in the north and north east of Tasmania. Heavy rain is forecast but it is not yet known how this will affect the Trail. It will likely cause flooding of the two river crossings at the start of Stage 4 and midway through Stage 11. Further comment will be posted here as more up-to-date information comes to hand.

7.6.18
The culvert at point 31.7, page 60, has been serverely damaged by floodwaters. Access is possible but users, particularly horse riders, should take care.

29.3.18
The Trail between Latrobe and Railton has been closed due to a dispute with a land owner. Users should take the Railton Road as shown in Map 2 in the guidebook.This matter may take some time to resolve as it may involve legal action.

Services

Tourism Tasmania
www.discovertasmania.com

Tasmanian Visitor Info
Devonport (03) 6430 5831
Latrobe (03) 6421 4699
Launceston (03) 6336 3133
Hobart (03) 6238 4222

Weather
Tasmanian coastal, land weather and flood warnings 1300 659 216
www.bom.gov.au/tas

Additional Maps
www.tasmap.tas.gov.au

Emergencies
State Emergency Service
Emergency Calls: 000

Feed Merchants
Most areas along the Trail have access to these services. Ask locally for further information or check the Yellow Pages.

North West Animal Hospital
115 Steele St, Devonport
(03) 6424 9888 0418 305 907

Spreyton Veterinary Services
(03) 6424 2495
Sheffield Veterinary Clinic
(03) 6491 1556
Deloraine Veterinary Clinic
(03) 6362 2108
Art Meeker
57 Leura St, Rosny
(travelling vet). 0418 122 647
Montrose Veterinary Clinic
(03) 6272 3599
Derwent Equine Practice, Mount Stuart, Hobart (travelling vet)
013 761 156

Farriers
Northern regions:
Les Fraser
Royce Martin
(03) 6224 6263 0409 235 168

Central Plateau & Derwent Valley:
Rodrick Lefevre 0400 449 941

Huon Valley:
Nicholas Sinclair 0417 537 895

Bike rental see
www.biketas.org.au/bike_shops

Northern Coordinator (Dakota)	0418 155 547
Central Coordinator (John)	03 6249 1597
Derwent Valley Coordinator (Cat)	0427 484 887
Southern Coordinator (John)	0419 500 320
Secretary (Chris)	0419 370 528

Devonport to Dover