10 Best hikes and trails in Narawntapu National Park

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Best trails in Narawntapu National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Narawntapu National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 15 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Narawntapu National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 16 to 1,604 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Narawntapu National Park.

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Leave from the Bakers Beach Ranger station in Narawntapu National Park. The walk is along a sandy and mostly level track until the short climb up to Archers Knob, where you'll find beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and coastal heaths. This loop to Archers Knob follows a compacted track with some gentle hill sections and occasional steps and then returns via Bakers Beach. Time your walk by avoiding high tide along Bakers Beach. The Bird Hide walk section from the car park is just...

#2 - Bird Hide and Archers Knob

Leave from the Bakers Beach Ranger station in Narawntapu National Park. The walk is along a sandy and mostly level track until the short climb up to Archers Knob, where you'll find beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and coastal heaths. This route follows a compacted track with some gentle hill sections and occasional steps, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The Bird Hide walk is just a 30-minute return and is suitable for wheelchairs; however, beyond the Bird...

#3 - Greens Beach Headland

A beautiful walk located not too far from Devonport, where you'll land in Tasmania if you choose to take the ferry across. The trail itself begins from Greens Beach and follows the shoreline as it makes it's way up explore the headland before returning to Greens Beach. Highlights of the trail include: Nudists Beach, Pebbly Beach and West Head Lookout. Expect it to take around 3 hours, with some sight-seeing and enjoying the views.

#4 - Copper Cove - Badger Head Track

This is a beautiful trail through Narawntapu National Park in Tasmania's Western Tamar Valley region. This out-and-back route begins and ends from the rural town of Badger Head. The trail itself is easy to navigate and features some fabulous views out over the ocean! Copper Cove is a perfect spot to stop for a picnic and a swim in the ocean.

#5 - Springlawn Nature Walk

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•Moderate

•3.2 mi

This is an easy walk around the lagoon, grasslands, coastal vegetation, forested boardwalks, and dunes. Forester kangaroos can be spotted in the open grasslands section at dusk. The bird hide is in the paperbark forest, offering an ideal spot for birdwatching and photography. Nearby beaches are home to pademelons, Bennetts wallabies, and coastal birds. Toilets, picnic, and barbeque facilities are available at the start of the walk, but the walk is not fully accessible as some sections are...

#6 - Copper Cove Beach and Bakers Beach via Headlands

A beautiful coastal walk located within the Narawntapu National Park, on the north coast of Tasmania - not too far from the city of Devonport (where you will arrive if you catch the Spirit of Tasmania over from Melbourne). This is the alternative route to Copper Cove - Take note of the tides! Choose your path carefully and watch the slippery rocks.

#7 - Pebbly Beach Circuit

#8 - Bird Hide Walk via Bakers Beach

This is a lovely trail exploring part of Narawntapu National Park around Bakers Beach. The trail features a good variety of terrain including beach walk, walking tracks and a boardwalk. Beginning from the carpark on Bakers Beach Road near the Springtown Campsite, you'll head towards the Springlawn Bird Hide Lookout where you can take a break and soak up the beautiful surroundings. From here you'll continue along Archers Knob Track and then cut through the path towards the beach. There are...

#9 - Narawntapu Coastal Traverse

This is a point to point coastal track that meanders from Bakers Beach up to Greens Beach. Just before you reach Greens Beach, you'll take a short and worthwhile detour along the cliff-top track around West Head. This is a great walk to cover over a day, and there are also some great places to stop for swimming, fishing and to take in the coastal landscape. Conditions are always subject to frequently shift in Tasmania's wilderness, even if only on a day trip, be prepared with sufficient...

This is an excellent walk through Narawntapu National Park, located on the central north coast of Tasmania - just a short distance from Devonport. This out-and-back trail begins from the parking area at the Park Visitors Centre, where camping and picnic areas are available. The trail itself follows a clear and well-marked fire road. The beginning takes you through gorgeous grassy, open wetlands before becoming quite steep—views on the way up and down, but not much of a view up top.

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Where is the best place to hike in Narawntapu National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Narawntapu National Park is Archers Knob, which has a 4.7 star rating from 209 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 515 ft.

What is the longest trail in Narawntapu National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Narawntapu National Park is Narawntapu Coastal Traverse. This trail is estimated to be 12.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Narawntapu National Park?

There are 15 trails in Narawntapu National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 836 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Narawntapu National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Narawntapu National Park has you covered. Point Vision and Copper Cove Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 1,604 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Point Vision, which will get you 1,397 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Narawntapu National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Narawntapu National Park and the most popular is Greens Beach Headland with an average 4.4 star rating from 108 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Narawntapu National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Narawntapu National Park and the most popular is Copper Cove - Badger Head Track with an average 4.4 star rating from 109 community reviews.