Pandani Grove

Starting from the carpark at the end of Lake Dobson Road, Mount Field National Park, this circuit walk takes you around Lake Dobson via the Pandani Grove Nature Walk. The Pandani Grove is a delightful green oasis nestled beneath the ski slopes of Mount Field. Following the shoreline of the glacially formed Lake Dobson, this short walk takes you through a forest dominated by a mixture of pencil pines and pandanis, both of which are endemic to Tasmania. Platypuses are occasionally seen in Lake Dobson, particularly around dusk and dawn. The track has no steep sections, but ice and snow can cover sections of the track in winter. 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 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	At the intersection of Lake Dobson Road & Pandani Grove Nature Walk (-42.6855892,146.5933334)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lyell Highway, A10 Turn on to Gordon River Road, B61 then drive for 3.4 km Turn slight right onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 12.4 km Turn left onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 7.5 km Turn right onto Lake Dobson Road, C609 and drive for another 15.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lake Dobson Road & Pandani Grove Nature Walk Start (a service road). After 35 m to find the car park. After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 9 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 360 m (from the HWC Hut Track) continue straight.
	After another 115 m (from the Pandani Grove Nature Walk) turn left, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk (a walking track).
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Pandani Grove Nature Walk & HWC Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Urquhart Track & Pandani Grove Nature Walk) veer left, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 85 m (from the Pandani Grove Nature Walk) continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk.
	After another 115 m (from the Pandani Grove Nature Walk) continue straight, to head along Pandani Grove Nature Walk. Day Shelter (about 35 m back from the start). After another 40 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right).
	After another 7 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pandani Grove

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 1.4 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 1.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	1.4 km	Day Shelter
Toilet	1.4 km	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Field Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  0°C → 7°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the far south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  -2°C → 7°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the far south, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  -1°C → 7°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Areas of morning frost north of Strahan. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  -1°C → 9°C
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then turning north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  1°C → 12°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  3°C → 14°C
  Wind easing. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Wind easing. Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two. Windy.
  
  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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