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Fern Glade Circuit is a 1.8km, grade 3 hike in Fern Tree, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1.8km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Fern Glade Carpark

End: Fern Glade Carpark

Location: Fern Tree Park

State: Tasmania

Nearby town: Fern Tree

From state capital: 9km

Latitude: -42.92232498071973

Longitude: 147.25975778674277

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Hike Overview

Fern Glade Circuit is a 1.8km, grade 3 hike in Fern Tree, Tasmania, and typically takes around 45 minutes to complete. This short loop walk is a great option on a hot summer's day, offering a shady forest with towering tree ferns, moss-covered rocks, and a small waterfall. Following the Fern Glade track upstream, you'll be surrounded by lush green vegetation and the soothing sound of running water.

You can start the walk from the Fern Tree township or the Fern Glade car park, which offers more parking spaces. Accessible by bus or car, the suburb of Fern Tree in Hobart serves as a convenient starting point. Be aware that snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year, and the track can become slippery when covered in snow and ice. It is advisable to bring warm, waterproof clothing to ensure a comfortable hike.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year. The track can be slippery when covered in snow and ice. Bring warm, waterproof clothing.

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Fern Glade Circuit Walk (1.8km)

Total distance: 1941 m
Max elevation: 520 m
Min elevation: 441 m
Total climbing: 92 m
Total descent: -92 m

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Getting there

Fern Glade Circuit Walk (1.8km)

Take a bus or drive your car to the suburb of Fern Tree in Hobart. You can start the walk from the Fern Tree township or the Fern Glade car park, which offers more parking spaces. Accessible by bus or car, the suburb of Fern Tree in Hobart serves as a convenient starting point.

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Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

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About the region

Fern Tree is an outlying suburb of Hobart. The name Fern Tree is adapted from the common name of the plant Dicksonia antarctica which grows abundantly in the area. Set beneath Mount Wellington, whose summit is at 1270 metres above sea level, Fern Tree is 13 km by road from Hobart's central business district.

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