Sphinx Rock and Octopus Tree Loop
Getting There
Drive your car and park at the Springs to start your walk.
This marvel of nature is waiting for you on your walk through the rainforest foothills of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington. This track loop will take you on a substantial adventure so pack your lunch and water to make a day of it. Sphinx Rock is a rocky outcrop and makes for a perfect natural lookout to the breathtaking views of Hobart's beloved mountain. Further down the track is the incredibly formed Octopus Tree, an enormous eucalyptus tree seemingly engulfing a large boulder with it's massive tree roots.
Walk in a northerly direction on the Lenah Valley Track, there is a little turn off to Sphinx Rock lookout (with a pool gate to protect eager children from approaching the high cliff edge) , from there you walk back to the main track and continue a short way until you reach Lower Sawmill Track (be aware that this track is quite steep!), take a right, walk until you reach the North South Track and turn right. You will need to take the Shoobridge Track to get to the Ocotopus Tree. Make your way back onto the North South Track and head south until you are back at the Springs.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Half day |
Track Features
Restrictions
Dogs are allowed on lead on Lenah Valley Track but not on the North South Track.
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 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.
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.
