Leeaberra Track

The starting point for the Leeaberra Track is Thompsons Marshes at the northern end of the park which can only be reached on foot or via high clearance 4WD. The walk takes you through the gorges and forests of Douglas-Apsley National Park. You’ll be rewarded with views over the Leeaberra and Heritage Falls and perhaps a swim in the pools. The climb to Mount Andrew Saddle is the last obstacle before reaching the end of the track at Apsley River Waterhole. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-41.699261,148.2328912)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tasman Highway, A3 Turn on to E-Road then drive for 4.6 km Keep left and drive for another 1.8 km
Finish	(-41.8654593,148.1905312)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Leeaberra Track. After 7.2 km pass the "Lookout Hill" (140 m on your right). After another 3.5 km pass the "Tevelein Falls" (150 m on your left).
	After another 11.5 km (at the intersection of Apsley Gorge Track & Leeabura Track) veer left. After another 60 m cross the ford. Then head down the steps (about 70 m long)
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to camp site. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 155 m turn left. After another 250 m come to a shelter. About 15 m past the end is a toilet.
	The end. A car park.

An optional side trip to camp site.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 75 m come to the end. A camp site. W:www.parks.tas.gov.au This is a free campsite. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 75 m to the main route.

Terrain

Leeaberra Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	22.8 km
Time	10 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 22.4 km (plus an extra 130 m along side route) from the start.

Shelter: There is one 22.9 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 22.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	22.4 km + 130 m	[camp site]
Shelter	22.9 km	[shelter]
Toilet	22.9 km	[toilet]

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