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3.5 miles
Distance
418 ft
Climb
-821 ft
Descent
00:28:19
Avg time
-403 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
1,296 ft
Altitude max
1,254 ft
Altitude start
851 ft
Altitude end
-33.065%
Grade max
19.889%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,054 ft
Distance flat
00:28:19
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Kaoota Tramway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Channel and Huon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49720 in Trail Running
    • #23432 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingbo

This gently graded track meanders through varied bushland, including dry eucalypt forest and rainforest, following a section of the historic Kaoota Tramway. While large sections of the tramway are now in private ownership, Council has been able to develop 6 km for people to enjoy – its width and gradient perfect for walking or riding abreast. Constructed in 1906 , the 20 km long two- foot gauge tramway was used to transport coal from the mine at Kaoota to the wharf at Margate. After coal mining ceased the tramway was used to transport logs, fruit and passengers. The line was dismantled in 1922 after bushfires destroyed several bridges. Keep a lookout for historic relics, such as railway sleepers, rails and coal spills.

source: Greater Hobart Trails
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Please use Pelverata Road from Sandfly to access the top entrance to the track. Do not use the road coming up from Allens Rivulet as it is unsealed, narrow and has poor visibility. Due to the abundance of native wildlife along this track dogs are prohibited. Can be combined with Nierinna Creek Track by walking down Lawless Road to the entrance of Nierinna Creek Track. Margate Rivulet Track follows on from near the bottom of Nierinna Creek Track

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 10, 2024 @ 12:34am
Sep 10, 2024
 a few muddy bits, a small tree down but quite good otherwise
Oct 10, 2020 @ 12:48pm
Oct 10, 2020
 Di the Kaoota Track early on Sunday 11th October. A number of fallen trees across the Track due to the high winds during the week. Had to stop a...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kaoota Tramway

        ▼ Where is Kaoota Tramway located?
        Kaoota Tramway is located in Channel and Huon, Australia. It is part of the Channel and Huon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.01934, 147.18022.
        ▼ How hard is Kaoota Tramway?
        Kaoota Tramway is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaoota Tramway?
        Kaoota Tramway has 127 m of elevation gain. The trail has 250 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 259 m to 395 m.
        ▼ Is Kaoota Tramway a point to point trail?
        Kaoota Tramway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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