Octopus Tree

Wellington Park, Hobart
Distance: 800m
Mountain
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Getting There

Drive up Pinnacle Road to Shoobridge bend to start the walk along Shoobridge track to the Octopus Tree. Park at the bend, being careful to watch for cars. Please also note there is limited parking here. The alternative is to park at the Springs and walk along the North South Track to the Octopus Tree.

A great short walk to an incredible natural work of art and culturally significant site. This walk is graded easy and is less than a kilometre return.

ActivitySuggested TimeDifficulty
WalkingUnder 2 hours

Track Features

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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

City of Hobart

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.

Wellington Park Management Trust

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.