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The trail starts in the historic town of Oatlands, follows the edge of Lake Dulverton (an iconic wetland environment) and then meanders through an agricultural landscape before finishing in the quaint town of Parattah.
Last updated: 5 June 2024
The trail officially starts 550m from the motorhome stop-over area in Oatlands. There is a walking path from the stop-over area to the start of the trail. Car parking is available.
There are other access points – all have plenty of car parking available.
There are toilets available in Oatlands and Parattah. The toilets at Parattah are a 400m walk past the end of the trail in the old railway station. You will need to cross the road to get to the railway station. To access the toilets you will need to send a text message from your mobile. You will be sent a code to type into the door lock.
There is a guide to key points of interest available on the Southern Midlands Council website.
There is no drinking water available along the track.
Dogs are welcome and please obey relevant signage.
Hawthorn Bay
Start of walking track
Shelter after crossing Inglewood Rd
Banksias before incline
Sign at Parattah
Old Parattah Hotel and railway
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Information and Links
The Lake Dulverton (Rail) Trail is managed by Southern Midlands Council.
A bus service runs between Hobart and Launceston stopping at Oatlands.
More detailed information on the trail can be found in this Lake Dulverton and Dulverton Walking Track Information Guide.
Contact Rail Trails Australia
To contact us about this rail trail, email tas@railtrails.org.au
Background Information
Traditional owners
We acknowledge the Palawa/Pakana people, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which the rail trail is built.
Development and future of the rail trail
The trail was originally conceived as a walking track along the Dulverton Lake with ongoing development by Council recognising also a demand for bike riding, this was included with completion of the rail trail in 2011.
Oatlands has much 19th century heritage which is visible in the town with the trail extending through agricultural farmlands.
Railway history
The rail link from Oatlands to Parattah opened in 1885 and finally closed in 1949. The line carried passengers and goods and was initially a tramway. It was converted to a light rail to carry heavier railstock and passenger carriages to connect to the main rail link from Hobart to Launceston at Parattah.
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Nearby Trails
Hobart Intercity Cycleway
Hobart area, 1km from Hobart
15 km
Wielangta Tramway Trail
65km North East of Hobart
6.5 km
Derwent Valley Rail Trail
Derwent Valley, north east of Hobart.
Kaoota Tramway Track
Kaoota, 28 km SW of Hobart.
6 km
Liffey Falls Rail Trail
Western Tiers, 25km south of Deloraine, 212km from Hobart
5 km
Fingal Valley Rail Trail
Fingal to St Marys, 167 Km north of Hobart.
Rocherlea Rail Trail
Launceston, 198km from Hobart
4 km
