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Archers Knob is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania’s day walking opportunities.
3-3.5 hours circuit (9km) via Bakers Beach, or 2–2.5 hours return. Grade 2.
This walk not only has birds and a beach, but a superb lookout, with some of the best views in the Park. From the visitor centre meander through a paperbark swamp, on a raised boardwalk, to the Springlawn bird hide. As well as birds, you may see wallabies and pademelons amongst the trees. Then it’s on to 114 m high Archers Knob, which is reached via a well-constructed zigzag track. There are wonderful panoramic views of the beach, Springlawn and beyond.
You can retrace your steps back to the visitor centre, or for a longer circuit walk, divert via the signposted track to the pristine sands of Bakers Beach. Exit the beach at access track No. 3 along the road or track 1 back through the bird hide. Both tracks will bring you back to the visitor centre.
Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.
Tasmania’s third largest city, Devonport is a thriving riverside city gateway to the North West and beyond. With a bounty of fresh produce on its doorstep, amazing local cafes, restaurants and bars there is loads to explore in the city and beyond. Devonport is close to some of Tasmania’s world famous natural icons, including pristine Cradle Mountain, making Devonport your perfect unique getaway.
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