Myrtle Forest
Getting There
From Collinsvale: take Collins Cap Road, after the bridge turn left onto Springdale Road and continue down to Myrtle Forest Road. The trail and car parking is at the end of Myrtle Forest Road.
Gentle uphill walk through a ferny-covered forest to a creek-side picnic area and shelter, and further on the beautiful Myrtle Creek waterfall.
Can you spot some gigantic trees and teeny birds? The trail weaves through some stands of mountain ash, a species known to grow into the tallest flowering plants in the world. Keep an ear out for chittering from the canopy, you may just spot some black-headed honeyeaters bouncing upside-down looking for insects.
This trail has potential to connect through to Collin's Cap and Bonnet, or further afield to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 hours | ||
| Under 2 hours |
Track Features
Creek-side picnic shelter has pram access (although the end is slightly inclined).
Picnic shelter with water. Toilets at trail head.
Restrictions
Safety Precautions
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.
Track contacts
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Glenorchy City Council by phone on 03 6216 6800 or by email to gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Parks and Wildlife Service by phone on 1300 135 513 or online. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
