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The triangular shaped peak visible from Poatina,
between Billop Bluff and the Penstock Pipeline.
General
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This walk is strenuous. Do not walk it alone.
The group should include at least one experienced bushwalker with good navigation skills
Not suitable for asthma sufferers or anyone with a heart condition.
Beech
forest
Advise someone of your walking route & expected time of return
Consider the weather forecast & dress appropriately
Wear shoes/boots because of streams and the rough terrain
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Poatina C
Zig Zag trail
Do not proceed beyond
the top of the Zig Zag trail
if cloudbase is below the
summit of the Tiers.
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to Poa
ley
val
Wear long pants as there are prickly shrubs and bushes
The weather can change suddenly & snow can occur on the Tiers any month;
always take a rain/wind jacket when ascending the Tiers
Temperatures are cooler, winds are stronger & rain more prevalent on the Tiers
ridge
Carry a mobile phone, torch, compass, 2l water & first aid kit with you
A GPS if you have one may be helpful
Route only marked with rock cairns
from the Zig Zag trail to the main valley
about half way to Bradys Lookout.
Thereafter, good visibility is needed
to reach the peak.
Compass bearings:
l Top of Zig Zag trail to Bradys Lookout:
120° with respect to magnetic North
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ley
val
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Bradys Lookout to top of Zig Zag trail:
300° with respect to magnetic North
Magnetic North is 15°E of true North
Access
Drive to trail head 8 in the last zigzag on the road up the Tiers
For transport to trail head 8, see Chalet 6397 8290
Walk details
Walk from track head 8 to the top of the Tiers via the Zig Zag trail
After reaching the plateau, walk approximately 300m
to the second rock cairn on the eastern side of the trail
Track head 8 to Zig Zag trail (return): 6km; 450m ascent; 2½-3½hrs
Top of Zig Zag trail to Bradys Lookout (return): 7km; 230m ascent; 4½-5½hrs
Total walking: 13km; 7-9hrs
Key:
gate
trail head
lookout
other trails
snow sign
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Great Western Tiers
Bradys
Lookout
1362m
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In the event of emergency contact:
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Poatina Chalet 6397 8290
000 Ambulance, Police etc
Launceston General Hospital 6348 7111
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General
This walk is very hard. Do not walk it alone.
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The group should include at least one experienced bushwalker
Not suitable for asthma sufferers or anyone with a heart condition.
Advise someone of your walking route & expected time of return
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Consider the weather forecast & dress appropriately
Wear shoes/boots because of the rough terrain
Poatina is located on a plateau
below the Great Western Tiers,
40 minutes drive from Launceston.
Scenic views of the Great Western Tiers,
Ben Lomond and rural farm land.
Accommodation & meals available:
Contact Chalet (motel, hostel &
restaurant) 6397 8290
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Climbing
Billop Bluff
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Jog
The weather can change suddenly & snow can occur on the Tiers
any month
Always take a rain/wind jacket when ascending the Tiers
Temperatures are cooler, winds are stronger & rain more
prevalent on the Tiers
Carry a mobile phone, torch, 2l water & first aid kit with you
Pulp Road
Access
Access is via Pulp Road
Either walk along Pulp Road from trail head 1 or
ride a mountain bike to the first cairn
For transport to trail head 1, see Chalet 6397 8290
Note:
l For physically fit walkers only
l Refer to details on RHS of page
Pulp Road: 7km; 450m ascent; 1½-2hrs
Pulp Ro
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Key:
gate
1 trail head
fence
other trails
Ascent from 1st cairn: 1.5km; 440m ascent; 1¾hrs
Descent to 1st cairn: 1.5km; 440m descent; 1¼hrs
cairn
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Poor visibility: in cloud it may be
difficult to find the next cairn
1362m
Walk details
Bradys
Lookout
0
0.5
kilometres
1.0
Great Western Tiers
Route only
marked with
rock cairns
Pulp Road: 7km; 450m descent; 1¼-1¾hrs
Total walking (including Pulp Road): 17km; 5¾-6¾hrs
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In the event of emergency contact:
Billop
Bluff
1238m
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Poatina Chalet 6397 8290
000 Ambulance, Police etc
Launceston General Hospital 6348 7111