Page

Reference

Alteration

Comment

1

21

0.5

Delete

Truck route now bypasses traffic lights.

2

111

0.2

After "Old bridge" add "abutments". Delete "This bridge is unsafe particularly for horses". Add "site" after "bypass the bridge".

Bridge has been removed and a bypass track constructed.

3

76

1.6

Delete "the first of which is 100m along the internal fence"

The first internal fence has been removed.

The farmer is planning to plant this paddock with pines.

4

23

"Before you start"

Delete "You should phone ahead to Sheffield to arrange for the toilet to be opened at campsite 2. Contact Alan Whittle, preferably several days in advance, on ph. 03 6491 1885. Your next opportunity to ring will be while you pass through Railton." and insert "A trail key is required to access the toilet block at campsite 2."

5

28

28.6

Delete "by contacting Alan Whittle on Ph. 03 6491 1885. To ensure access contact should be made several days in advance" and insert "with the trail key."

6

several

The Hydro Electric Corporation has banned fires on its land. The following sections of the Trail are affected. Stage 6, 44.1 to Campground; Stage 7, Campgrond to 9.1; Stage 8, 23.4 to 29.7; Stage 9, 2.3 to 6.4; and Stage 11A, 8.1 to 10.2.

7

114

9.2

Insert after 9.2 "10.8 (1.6) Enter onto made-up road & keep straight ahead 16.6"

Part of the track has been upgraded for access to forestry operations.

8

114

13.1

Change "(3.9)" to "(2.3)".

9

23

13.8

Farrel Park is being closed for camping by the authorities. Until an alternative site is found Trail users may still camp at the site. A barrier will be erected to stop vehicles from entering onto the area.

10

26

16.5

Insert "An sign interpreting the old railways is located at the entrance to the walking track".

11

43

2.8

Insert "An sign interpreting the past forest practices in the Cluan Tier is located opposite Gum Top Road".

12

58

16.8

Insert "An sign interpreting the introduction of trout and the Shannon Rise is located on the western side of the bridge".

13

69

34.3

Insert "An sign interpreting the convict activity in the area is located on the rise above the campsite".

14

77

5.9

Insert "An sign interpreting the Aboriginal burning practices is located on the left side of the road".

15

90

0.7

Insert "An sign interpreting the introduction of hops is located adjacent to the shop".

16

92

23.1

Insert "An sign interpreting the history of New Norfolk is located in the park on the left before you cross the bridge".

17

115

27.4

Insert "An sign interpreting the history of Dover is located on the left".

18

27

24.5

Insert after (easily passed) "second gate locked" and insert key symbol.

Due to vandalism, a gate 50 metres passed the steel gate has also been locked.

19

99

33.9

Barnes Store is now closed. This means that there is no supply point on the Trail from Lachlan to Dover. Nearest shops are at Ranelagh and Geeveston.

20

114
117

13.1 to 23.1
An alternative route

Forestry operations will affect the Trail for about 8 months from August 2001. An alternative route has been marked. This route rejoins the Trail at point 23.1 (page 115) ensuring that access to Dover is still possible.

21

102

0.7 to 14.5

A land owner in this section has sold his property and it appears that the new owner does not want to deal with the Association. For the time being Bermuda Road should be used (see map on page 103).

22

88

27.1

Delete "Mr Cawthorn on Ph. 03 6286 1118 who lives next door to the school on its northern side." Insert "Mr Clayton Hall on 03 6286 1477 who lives opposite the main entrance to the school." Also deleter the next two sentences (He may be able to ... access to the school facilities.)

Mr Cawthorn is moving on to greener pastures at the end of the year 2001.22

See serial 57

23

6

Keys

In list of outlets delete "Sullivans" and insert "McBains"

The Sullivans have sold out to the Mc Bains.

24

 Superceded

25

102

0.7 to 14.5

Refer to serial 21 above.

26

Superceded

27

46

25.2

Delete box regarding Bracknell Hotel. After point 25.2 insert "25.9 (0.7) Turn left into riverside reserve (before bridge). Toilets and change rooms will be found 200m downstream.

28

28

28.6

Refer to serial 5. After 'trail key' insert "These facilities have been made available to Trail users on the condition that they are left in a tidy and clean condition. Accordingly, it is requested that the cleaning appliances provided be used before you leave the campsite."

29

104

21.3

Insert after 'right' "up bush track". After grid reference insert "Do not proceed down Ligerwood Road."

Several users have missed this point and continued down Ligerwood Road. A minor bush track heads uphill immediately before a junction of forestry roads.

30

126

Change 70 kg to 30 kg. Add "Multi-fuel cookers are recommended due to the difficulty of obtaining fuel along the Trail."

31

69

33.7

Delete "This is your last opportunity... Campsite 9." Insert "You should consider watering your horses at this creek as the supply of water at Campsite 9 may be limited."

32

88

27.1

Refer to serial 22. Clayton Hall does not now live opposite the school. It is necessary to now contact the school on 6286 1301 in advance so that the shower facilities can be opened

See serial 57

33

45

13.8

Delete "13.8 (0.5) Turn Right." And insert "15.0 (1.7) Turn left at edge of logged area."

The trail has been moved slightly and there may be a need to rely on the markers. An excellent lookout will be found adjacent to the track to the right about 600m past this left turn.

34

45

14.3

Delete "14.3 (0.5)" and insert "17.1 (2.1)"

35

45

14.3

In the box delete "The track becomes steeper as you descend into Myrtle Gully.)" The route has been moved and the rustic settlement will be on your left as you approach the registration box. Continue down myrtle Gully.

The cumulative distances will be affected due to this route change.

36

35

1.3

After "Turn left into a made up forestry road." insert "T junction Turn left."

Part of the vehicular track has been made up into a gravelled road.

37

36

1.35

Delete "off forestry road" After point 1.35 insert "2.2 (0.9)" Turn left and follow edge of logged area." Also insert "2.7 (0.5) Turn left into older forest.)

A new forestry road has been constructed heading east. This is located over the old bush track that formed part of the Trail. The new road should be followed. This amendment is dated 6/02 and the logged area will change in time due to fresh planting.

38

36

3.5

Delete "2.2" and insert "1.0"

39

36

3.9

Delete "Pass through a damp gully with ferns and mossy trunks."

A new logging road has been constructed bypassing this gully.

40

36

6.3

Before this point insert "4.2 (0.3) Turn right into forestry road."

41

36

6.3

Delete "2.4" and insert "1.7" Delete "Enter a small clearing"

The new forestry road replaces the old track. Care will be needed to find the turn off from this new road. Due to the changes the cumulative distances will be affected.

42

99

33.9 (0.2)

Campsite 13 is no longer available and the coordinator is currently looking to access a new campsite in the Judbury area. The Barne's store no longer exists as a store in the Judbury area.

  New campground found - see serial 60

43

105

31.2

*The coordinator is currently looking to access a new camp site in the North creek area (camp site 14). It is recommended trail users should seek alternative accommodation in Geeveston, until realignment and campsite issues are resolved along this section of the Tasmanian Trail.

*Join Arve Road, proceed stright ahead into Geeveston. See note 1, pg 109 'Alterntive route through Geeveston for directions"

44

Superceded

45

111

0.0-9.9

Turn left on Kermandie Rd, proceed for approx. 3kms. Turn right at T-junction and follow Huon Highway for approx. 3kms. Turn right up Hermons Rd and proceed for approx. 2.5kms. Turn left at Boney Creek Rd where you rejoin the trail.

Trail re-route due to Forestry Tasmania operations.

46

Superceded

47

114

19.3 (0.6)

T junction - turn left onto temporary trail route. Follow Stubbs Road.

Detour is occurring due to harvesting operation on Storm Hill Rd.

48

114

23.8 (4.5)

Follow Stubbs Rd straight ahead for about 4km and turn right into Hopetuon.

49

114

26.8 (3)

T junction - turn right into Bates Loop.

50

114-115

27.3 (0.5)

Turn left into Bush Track. You have now rejoined the Tasmanian Trail and are at point 24.4 (0.2) on page 115

51

Superceded

52

77

9.7 (1.6)

It is recommended you dismount your horse before crossing the bridge.

53

79

Superceded See serial 61

54

Superceded

55

It is recommended that water in all campsites is boiled before drinking.

A new campsite has been established on the recreation reserve on the northern side of the Huon River just before crossing the Judbury Bridge (see page 102 - point 0.4). The camp is behind the oval next to the cricket net. The local Council has placed some strict conditions on the use of the site.
All vehicles are restricted to the car park. No vehicles are to be taken to the camp.
No horses are permitted on the oval. Access to the site for horses is along the road and down beside the far (western) fence.
Please observe the requirements of signs erected at the site.

15.2
20.9
21.4