Leeaberra Track

The starting point for the Leeaberra Track is Thompsons Marshes at the northern end of the park which can only be reached on foot or via high clearance 4WD. The walk takes you through the gorges and forests of Douglas-Apsley National Park. You’ll be rewarded with views over the Leeaberra and Heritage Falls and perhaps a swim in the pools. The climb to Mount Andrew Saddle is the last obstacle before reaching the end of the track at Apsley River Waterhole. 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	(-41.699261,148.2328912)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tasman Highway, A3 Turn on to E-Road then drive for 4.6 km Keep left and drive for another 1.8 km
Finish	(-41.8654593,148.1905312)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Leeaberra Track. After 7.2 km pass the "Lookout Hill" (140 m on your right). After another 3.5 km pass the "Tevelein Falls" (150 m on your left).
	After another 11.5 km (at the intersection of Apsley Gorge Track & Leeabura Track) veer left. After another 60 m cross the ford. Then head down the steps (about 70 m long)
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to camp site. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 155 m turn left. After another 250 m come to a shelter. About 15 m past the end is a toilet.
	The end. A car park.

An optional side trip to camp site.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 75 m come to the end. A camp site. W:www.parks.tas.gov.au This is a free campsite. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 75 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Leeaberra Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	22.8 km
Time	10 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 22.4 km (plus an extra 130 m along side route) from the start.

Shelter: There is one 22.9 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 22.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	22.4 km + 130 m	[camp site]
Shelter	22.9 km	[shelter]
Toilet	22.9 km	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- St Marys Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  4°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patches of frost about higher ground in the early morning. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning northerly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  10 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h turning north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Saturday 19 October
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 20 October
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 21 October
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  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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