Fern Glade to The Springs
This route starts from the historic Fern Glade quarry and climbs steadily to meet Radfords Track at the monument to William Radford. The route gets wider but steeper and rockier till you reach the Springs car park and Lost Freight Cafe. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on lead at all times. Learn more about dog walking in Wellington Park using this interactive dog walking map https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/a3980745a4e14cbe9884fdf870d776e7/
Grading: moderate. Some significant climbing and some steps. Rocky and uneven surface on Radfords Track, slippery when wet. Radfords Track is shared with bicycles so all users please be mindful and respectful of other users in front and behind.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 hours |
Track Features
Dogs are welcome on this route but must be kept on a lead at all times. View an interactive dog walking map for Wellington Park here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/a3980745a4e14cbe9884fdf870d776e7/ Park at Fern Glade car park beside Huon Road or Stephenson Place or the front section of the Fern Tree Tavern car park. Parking also available at The Springs. Public transport buses stop at Fern Tree Tavern. The kunanyi/Explorer Shuttle services various stops between Brooke St Pier in the city and The Pinnacle.
Parking, toilets and free electric BBQs and picnic facilities at Fern Tree and The Springs. Refreshments available at Lost Freight Cafe at The Springs or the Fern Tree Tavern in Fern Tree.
Restrictions
No bikes on Fern Glade Track itself.
Safety Precautions
Bicycles share the Radfords Track section of this track in both directions so all users please be mindful of others approaching from in front and especially from behind. The slower user always has right of way as per the Wellington Park Track Users Code.
Plan your visit
Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places we visit. Respect wildlife, be considerate with others, dispose your waste properly.
Be prepared for the walk. Plan your trip ahead, bring enough water, check the alerts, and make sure you are comfortable with the difficulty rating.
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Track contacts
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Hobart City Council by phone on 03 6238 2886 or by email to parks@hobartcity.com.au. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
The Wellington Park Management Trust are the strategic authority responsible for the management of Wellington Park. Contact the Wellington Park Management Trust for issues relating to the management of the Park on 03 6238 2176 or by email to info@wellingtonpark.org.au.
