You really get that feeling of the cusp of summer when you join Andrew for our
annual outing to this open-topped mountain to the north-east of Mt. Barrow.
Extensive panoramas to Mt. Barrow and other nearby mountains, the north east
forests and out to the coast. Wild flowers, and especially the waratah are
usually in season!
Walk route:
Your leader will make the final decision about whether to use the western
approach via Knights Road, or the south- eastern Mt. Maurice track, depending on
road conditions and the kinds of vehicles available. The approach from Diddleum
Rd via Russells Rd and Maurice Rd is only partly accessible to cars and SUVs,
and it would be necessary to use a 4WD vehicle to shuttle walkers for the final
3-4 km to the start of the walking track.
SE approach as follows: After a short, steep section at the start of the track,
the walk is relatively level for the next kilometre, then rises steadily over
another km before a fairly steep rise of a further 100 metres altitude over 500
metres to reach the summit plateau. Total walk distance is about 4 km each way,
with altitude gain of just over 200 metres. Fallen trees may form obstacles on
the track. The walk is rated easy-medium, and is suitable for less experienced
walkers and energetic children.
Western approach: about 3 km each way and similar altitude gain, rising steadily
most of the way, with a steep pinch over the final 300 metres.
Meeting Times and
Places:
If you are interested in going on this walk, please phone Andrew Madden on 6399
3315 to book in. Andrew will respond to answering machine messages if
you leave a number. Please let Andrew know if you are bringing a vehicle. If you
have a higher clearance 4WD – Land Cruiser, Prado, Patrol, Pajero, Challenger
etc, you will be able to assist with the shuttle.
The departure time is 9:30 am from the car park behind the former Commonwealth
Bank at Newstead – access off David St. approx. 50 metres from the Elphin Rd.
traffic lights. The alternative meeting place is at the entrance to Myrtle Park
at 10 am. However,
you still need to contact the walk leader per details above if intending to
walk. The leader should be notified of any other people you intend to bring
along. Please be at any meeting place 5 minutes ahead of departure time.
To access this area
from northern Tasmania: From Launceston, proceed along the Tasman
Hwy through Waverley and continue 33 km to reach the Myrtle Park picnic ground
gate. After joining with any vehicles meeting us there, continue a further 500
metres and turn right into Camden Hill Rd. After approx. 6.5 km, turn left into
Diddleum Rd, and after a further 2.5 km, take the right turn at the junction of
East Diddleum Rd. A further 7.5 km along Diddleum Rd will bring you to the
junction of Russells Rd (about 1/2 km past Knights Rd). It is recommended that
you meet the leader at this junction. To get to the track start, follow Russells
Rd for 2.9 km, and turn left into Maurice Rd. The track begins about 5.5 km
further along Maurice Rd, on the left. A reminder that Maurice Rd has deep
washouts that will prevent access by low clearance 2WD vehicles and SUVs.
If the western route is followed, see above but only 7 km after east Diddleum
Rd. to reach Knights Road, which is followed for 6 km to reach the parking area.
Warnings:
S… Steep incline for at least part of the way
Make sure you have a good supply of drinking water.
Some sections of the track will be uneven and rocky. Walkers are advised to wear
strong shoes or boots.
You should always carry wet weather gear.
Click this link for a more detailed discussion of Preparation,
Food and Safety guidelines for Boots N’ All walks.
Map details:Mt. Maurice: 1:100000 map is Forester and 1:25000 map
is Maurice
Map reference:
Short ref. is 491270
Zone Easting
Northing Latitude Longitude
55G 5 49 145 54 27 200
-41.30516 147.58707
Mt. Maurice is worth 1 peakbagger point. For listing of peakbagger points, see
the Hobart Walking Club Peakbagger’s Guide (2000 revision) which can be
downloaded (Excel) from http://tastracks.webs.com/peakbaggers.htm
The same web page contains several other listings of Tasmanian peaks.
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