Lauderdale Wetlands Track
Getting There
Eastern side - Start at Carrick Road reserve entrance off Terrina St, Lauderdale. The nearest bus stop is at 34 Bangalee St (stop 87) which is a 5 minute walk on sealed footpath to the trailhead. It is served by the 635 (Seven Mile Beach) bus route.
Southern side - An alternative entrance is available off Ballook Street.
The track around the perimeter of the wetlands takes 15-20 minutes to walk. The man-made wetlands were established by Clarence Council to trap and treat stormwater from its surrounds in Lauderdale. The wetlands consists of a series of channels and bioretention basins which allow water to be filtered by planted native rushes and sedges. The area has been transformed to a vibrant wetland community which hosts a variety of insects, birds, native mammals, fish and other fresh water aquatic biota. The walk connects to the Tangara Trail at the southern end of Roscommon Reserve.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 hours |
Track Features
Access - The Balook St entry point is more accessible than the one at Carrick St. There is no designated accessible car parking but on-road parking is available. Wheelchair users will need to use a private driveway and cross a grassy area to reach the entry to Roscommon Reserve. Track conditions - The surface is fine compacted gravel with occasional areas of leaf litter. There are no steps or stairs on the trail. There are multiple culverts to cross that have no side guard rails and bridges without hand-rails. Gradients on approach to culvert crossings and bridges have short sections of steeper gradient up to 1 in 8. Amenities - There are multiple seats spread approximately 200m apart around the circuit.
The nearest toilets are 1km away at North Terrace.
Restrictions
Dogs allowed on lead.
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 Clarence City Council by phone on 03 6217 9500 or by email to clarence@ccc.tas.gov.au. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
