Starting from the carpark at the end of Quarry Track, Tea Tree Gully, this circuit walk takes you around the former quarry in Anstey Hill Recreation Park via the Little Quarry Loop track. Ambling around a former quarry site, the Little Quarry Loop is an easy 650-metre trail catering for all levels of ability. Quartzite was quarried here in the late 1800s, and the Little Quarry Loop gives you a glimpse of one of these quarries. The trail is well-marked with a series of signs, and is often used by walkers as well as novice bike riders such as children. There are several accessible picnic areas with gazebos dotted around the trail along the way. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, as the terrain is hard packed gravel that is mostly level. Dogs on a lead are welcome. 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.
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.
Turn on to Grand Junction Road, A16 then drive for 4.9 km
Turn left onto North East Road, A10 and drive for another 1.3 km
Continue onto North East Road, A10 and drive for another 5.3 km
Turn right and drive for another 310 m
Keep left and drive for another 80 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the carpark at the end of Quarry Track, Tea Tree Gully, head towards the green 'Welcome to Anstey Hill' sign at the end of the carpark. Head along the hard packed gravel track to the right of the sign, passing a small 'Little Quarry Loop' signpost shortly ahead. Follow the track as you move directly away from the carpark to continue along Little Quarry Loop(clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Little Quarry Loop.
Trail Head (about 10 m back from the start).
After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Little Quarry Loop.
There's a gazebo to your right.
After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Little Quarry Loop.
Keep right.
After another 105 m continue straight.
After another 120 m continue straight.
There's a gazebo to your right.
After another 125 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Little Quarry Loop
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
640 m
Time
10 min to 20 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)