naniyilipata / Clarence Plains Historic Trail
Getting There
Car parking is available by the Rokeby village green on North Parade in Rokeby.
You will be walking on the land of the Mumirimina people who called the area naniyilipata*. Their homeland comprised the eastern shore of the River Derwent/Timtumil Minanya, extending from the Jordan River to South Arm, and eastwards from the Derwent to Pitt Water and Coal River.
*Names of places in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines, are used with approval of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre.
Starting at St Matthews Church on North Parade in Rokeby, the trail visits historic sites and natural areas around Clarence Plains. There are 14 interpretive signs providing insight into the history of one of the earliest colonised parts of Tasmania, with settlers arriving from Norfolk Island in 1808.
- St Matthews Church & cemetery
- Life on the Green
- Historic cemetery
- Rokeby Aflame
- The Percy’s Legacy
- The Nutshell
- Norfolk Islanders
- School Days
- Village entrance (Old Watchhouse)
- Mumirimina people
- Dual heritage
- Prominent Houses
- Between the hills and the bay
- Life on the Bay (Rokeby Beach)
The trail was developed by the Tranmere and Clarence Plains Land and Coastcare group and was based on the Centenary of Federation Old Rokeby Historic Trail.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 hours |
Track Features
Restrictions
Safety Precautions
There are two busy road crossings of Rokeby Road. There is a stone ford crossing of the Clarence Plains Rivulet that may be under water during high rainfall events
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.
