Lambert Park from Mount Nelson

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 Transport options and directions

Start	(-42.9241176,147.3439042)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Davey Street, A6, Hobart. Turn on to A6 then drive for 2.6 km Keep left and drive for another 210 m Continue onto Proctors Road, C643 and drive for another 170 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Olinda Grove, C643 and drive for another 3.2 km Continue and drive for another 105 m
Finish	At the intersection of Lambert Derwentwater Access Fire Trail & Lambert Avenue (-42.9058841,147.3328287)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park near Mount Nelson Signal Station, head down the 3 steps then turn right and head along the narrow dirt walking track. Follow the said track gently downhill as it meanders into the bush. About 100 metres later, turn left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Mount Nelson to Lambert Park Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 45 m back from the start). The Signal Station (about 35 m back from the start). This cafe is wheelchair accessible. Mo-Th 10:00-16:00 Fr 10:00-16:00+ Sa,Su 09:00-17:00 There is a car park (about 10 m back from the start). After 35 m come to the "Mount Nelson Signal Station" (about 15 m ahead). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Mount Nelson" (20 m on your right). After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Marlborough Track) turn left, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 105 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Signal Station Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 90 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Marlborough Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Enterprise Fire Trail.
	After another 70 m turn right. After another 45 m turn left, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Troglodyte Track) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 145 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Rialannah Track) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 660 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Enterprise Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 85 m turn left, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 95 m veer right, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track. After another 245 m (at the intersection of Lambert Rivulet Track & Signal Station Track) turn right, to head along Lambert Rivulet Track.
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Churchill Avenue & Lambert Rivulet Track) turn right, to head along Churchill Avenue (a highway\|tertiary). After another 30 m (at the intersection of Lambert Park Fire Trail & Churchill Avenue) veer left, to head along Lambert Park Fire Trail (a vehicle track). After another 60 m (at the intersection of Lambert Park Fire Trail & Lambert Rivulet Track) continue straight, to head along Lambert Park Fire Trail. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Lambert Park Fire Trail. After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Lambert Park Fire Trail.
	Continue another 145 m to find at the intersection of Lambert Derwentwater Access Fire Trail & Lambert Avenue at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lambert Park from Mount Nelson

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.9 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -46 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-46 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hobart Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 14°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the far south, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  8°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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