This major connecting route traverses Tasmania from near the south east corner to near the north west corner.
It is dual lane and lane sealed.
The Lyell Highway, commencing at Granton near Hobart, actaully passes through Queenstown and terminates at Strahan.
That Queenstown to Strahan section is the B24 and will covered seperately at the end of the A10 section.
The relatively short Zeehan Highway commences near Queenstown and terminates near Zeehan.
The Murchinson Highway commences near Zeehan where the Zeehan Highway terminates. It travels in
a general northerly direction and terminates at Somerset.
There are a few sections of highway associated with the A10 that will be covered at the end of this A10 section.
These are:
a) the B10, on the northern bank of the Derwent from Bridgewater to New Norfolk.
b) the B62 from New Norfolk to the commencement of the B61, the B61 from that point to its junction
with C608. Then the C608 from that point to its junction back at the A10.
c) the C173, then C177 to Waddamana power museum, then C178 to near the Great Lake.
d) the B24 mentioned above .. relating to Lyell Highway.
e) the B27 from Strahan through Zeehan to its junction with the Zeehan and Murchinson Highways.
0 km (422.9 km) The southern extremity of the Lyell Highway (A10) commences at Granton at its junction
with Highway 1.
This section of the highway is rather picturesque with views of the upper Derwent Estuary.
[14.0 km]
14.0 km (408.9 km) ? suitable parking spot .. north side .. tables .. needs investigation.
[1.2 km]
15.2 km (407.7 km) JYNWALD PARK .. turn off .. north.
Large sports complex .. best parking seems beside hockey field .. large level grass area.
Class 2. 42° 46.679'S. 147° 04.304'E. Hema map 53, F 9.
Toilets, sheltered tables, some shade, BBQ's, play ground OK big rigs, 100m max from 80 kph highway.
[1.4 km]
New Norfolk shopping centre up the left. We found parking impossible.
16.6 km (406.3 km) Junction B62 .. west side.
Across bridge .. Derwent river.
[0.4 km]
17.0 km (405.9 km) Junction B10 .. east side. This is described at the end of this A10 section.
[5.3 km]
22.3 km (400.6 km) parking .. Hayes Railway station! .. south side .. best spot appears to be on old
concrete area just west of station. Intersting restored tourist train terminates here
(originates New Norfolk) at weekends.
Class 3. 42° 45.457'S. 147° 00.189'E. Hema map 53, F 9.
No facilities, OK big rigs, 10 m (close) max from 100 kph highway.
[11.2 km]
33.5 km (389.4 km) Junction B61 to west.
[1.4 km]
34.9 km (388.0 km) GRETNA .. Post Office, west side.
[0.3 km[
35.2 km (387.7 km) Small parking spot .. west side .. dead end gravel are just off highway.
Class 3. 42° 40.716'S. 146° 56.172'E. Hema map 53, E 9.
Toilets, covered table, some shade, BBQ, rubbish bin, OK medium size rigs, 20m max from highway.
[16.8 km]
52.0 km (370.9 km) Junction B110 (Bothwell) to the north. We travelled this route to Bothwell, but no
obvious parking or camping spots were noted.
[3.2 km]
55.2 km (367.7 km) HAMILTON Post Office. Lots of old buildings in town.
[0.5 km]
55.7 km (367.2 km) REST AREA .. turn north .. best camping seems at bottom of hill on grass area beside creek.
Class 1. 42° 33.567'S 146° 49.869'E Hema map 53, E 9.
Toilets, sheltered tables, some shade, BBQ,s, rubbish bins, playground, OK big rigs,
100m max from 60 kph highway.
[0.3 km]
56.0 km (366.9 km) Second entrance to same rest area .. turn just before hotel.
[7.5 km]
63.5 km (359.4 km) Junction C608 .. turn south for rest areas. This route, linking up with the B61 is fully
described at the end of this A10 section. The camping spots close to this end are described below.
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1.1 km .. right side .. picnic spot at edge of lake, just at start of causway.
Class 3. 42&$176; 32.192'S. 146° 44.481'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
Toilets, sheltered tables, very small parking area opposite near boat ramp, 15m max from road.
NOTE .. better spot on other side of causway.
2.0 km .. after crossing causway and bridge, up short steep hill .. through narrow gateway on right.
Some parking on grass immediately on left. Rubbish bin.
Follow steep track down to large level grassed area.
* Class 1. 42° 32.141'S. 146° 43.844'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
Toilets, shelter shed, fireplaces, OK medium size rigs, 100m max from 100 kph highway, good TV.
NOTE .. maybe best to use top area in wet weather as traction may be difficult on steep track.
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HOBART - Queenstown - SOMERSET .. continued.
[6.0 km]
69.5 km (353.4 km) Junction C179 .. Bothwell to the north.
[0.8 km]
70.3 km (352.6 km) Grace Nicholas Park .. north side .. narrow entrance grid, medium size grass area beside
Ouse River at edge of town. Toilets, take away etc. in town .. about 200m walk.
* Class 2+. 42° 29.135'S. 146° 42.869'E. Hema map 53, D 8.
Covered tables, tables, shade, lots of water taps, BBQ, OK big rigs (watch narrow entry), 40m max
from 60 kph highway, poor TV.
[0.1 km]
70.4 km (352.5 km) Ouse .. POst Office.
[0.4 km]
70.8 km (352.1 km) Junction C173. This route, via Waddamana power museum, through to near the
Great Lake described at end of this A10 section.
0.9 km]
71.7 km (351.2 km) Junction C606 .. south to Repulse and Cluny dams.
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0 km turn off .. south.
4.9 km Road junction .. turn south to Cluny Dam, but signed "private road, boom gate". Continue ahead
for Repulse Dam.
6.1 km Left side .. "Day use only" picnic area. Dry bush setting 40m from river, level parking spots.
Class 5. 42° 30.553'S. 146° 39.168'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
OK medium size rigs, not a very attractive spot .. largely due to "day use only" !
6.5 km Turning area at base of wall, power station and rather poor looking picnic area.
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HOBART - QUEENSTOWN - SOMERSET .. continued.
[5.7 km]
77.4 km (345.5 km) Junction C176 .. north side .. Strickland etc.
[16.5 km]
93.9 km (329.0 km) Wayatinah .. turn off .. south side.
[10.9]
104.8 km (318.1 km) Junction C603 .. west .. Butlers Gorge.
[0.8 km]
105.6 km (317.3 km) East side .. table noticed at edge of canal .. ? parking spot .. investigate.
[0.3 km]
105.9 km (317.0 km) Junction C601 .. north (left) side.
[0.9 km]
106.8 km (316.1 km) TARRALEAH .. turn west.
[1.7 km]
108.5 km (314.4 km) TARRALEAH .. another turn off.
[3.2 km]
111.7 km (311.2 km) REST AREA .. north west bank Nieve River. Paved area between between
roadside and power station .. quite noisy.
Class 2- (noisy. Hema map 52, C 7.
Toilets, sheltered tables, rubbish bins, OK big rigs, 8m max from 100 kph highway.
[11.7 km]
A number of other boat ramp signs to east noticed in this area .. ? possible parking spots.
123.4 km (299.5 km) BRADY'S LAKE turn off .. sign posted.
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0 km turn east off highway.
0.5 km turn left. Road ahead continues on to week end fisherman type shacks.
0.9 km Reasonably large grass area on edge of lake.
* Class 1. 42° 13.896'S. 146° 29.795'E. Hema map 52, C 7.
Fire places, water from dam, OK big rigs, 400m from 100 kph highway (quiet), marginal TV,
boat ramp.
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HOBART - QUEENSTOWN - SOMERSET .. continued.
[6.4 km]
129.8 km (293.1 km) REST AREA .. south west side.. small paved and gravel area, canal to south.
Class 2. 42° 10.768'S. 146° 30.043'E. Hema map 52, C 7.
Sheltered tables, OK big rigs, 25m max from 100 kph highway (quite visible from highway)
[1.7 km]
131.5 km (291.4 km) Junction B11 .. north .. Miena and Great Lake.
7.9 km]
139.4 km (283.5 km) distance approximate .. Tavern with possible parking behind.
[17.9 km]
157.3 km (265.6 km) Caltex service station.
[0.5 km]
157.8 km (265.1 km) Junction .. to north west .. Lake St. Clair.
[0.2 km]
158.0 km (264.9 km) Derwent Bridge hotel/motel .. east side.
? possible parking .. large flat area opposite .. maybe private property.
Class 3 with permission. 42° 08.227'S. 146° 13.742'E. Hema map 52, C 6 .. at entrance.
[5.7 km]
163.7 km (259.2 km) Visitors info .. small parking area .. east side.
[9.7 km]
173.4 km (249.5 km) Picnic area .. south side .. Franklin River.
[9.6 km]
183.0 km (239.9 km) Donagahys Hill .. south side .. small parking area adjacent to highway.
[24.3 km]
207.3 km (215.6 km) Nelson Falls .. north side .. small sealed parking area adjacent to highway.
[6.4 km[
213.7 km (209.2 km) Caravan Park .. west side.
[3.4 km]
217.1 km (205.8 km) Bradshaw Bridge.
[2.6 km]
219.7 km (203.2 km) Boat Ramp .. turn south .. follow road 3.7 km .. Medium size sloping gravel area.
Class 2. 42° 08.613'S. 145° 39.044'E. Hema map 52, C 4.
Toilets, covered tables, shelter, rubbish bins, OK medium size rigs, quiet as end of road.
[5.2 km]
224.9 km (198.0 km) Unsigned acute angled turn off .. east .. actually original road.
Camp spots 0.7 and 0.8 kms in between road side and approx. 15 metre "drop off" to shore of
LAKE BUNBURY. Resonably level grass spots with space for 2 to 3 medium size rigs at each.
* Class 1. 42° 04.391'S. 145° 38.350'E. Hema map 52, B 4.
Rough fire places, some wood, OK medium size rigs, 400m from 100 kph highway , no TV.
[8.0 km]
232.9 km (190.0 km) approx GORMANSTON.
[2.2 km]
235.1 km (187.8 km) Stone Cain at top of long steep decent into Queenstown.
[4.8 km]
239.9 km (183.0 km) QUEENSTOWN .. main street, tourist railway to left.
[3.5 km]
243.4 km (179.5 km) Junction B24 .. to west. This is really a continuation of the Lyell Highway,
but will be covered at the end of this A10 section.
ZEEHAN HIGHWAY COMMENCES.
[10.2 km]
253.6 km (169.3 km) Junction B28 .. to north east .. short cut across to the A10 near Tullah.
[14.6 km]
268.2 km (154.7 km) Dundas River Reserve ..rough camp spot .. north side of bridge, turn east. Zeehan
Lions Club project. Medium size level dirt area, but rough surface .. caution in wet weather.
Access from south is difficult, but there are turning areas to the north of the turn off.
Class 2. 41° 54.019'S. 145° 24.171'E. Hema map 52, B 4.
Water from creek, BBQ plate near creek, OK medium size rigs, 100m max from 100 kph highway.
[2.9 km]
271.1 km (151.8 km) Junction B27 .. west side .. to Zeehan, about 5 kms.
Small info / parking bay on corner.
MURCHINSON HIGHWAY COMMENCES.
[27.7 km]
298.8 km (124.1 km) Renison Bell tin mine entrance .. claimed ?, one of the worlds largest tin mines!
UPDATE .. May '04 .. mine being re-opened.
[11.2 km]
310.0 km (112.9 km) Still Park .. south side .. no camping sign. Small circular gravel turning area.
Class 5. 41° 46.960'S. 145° 32.414'E. Hema map 52, A 4.
Toilets, rubbish bin, info board, OK big rigs, 40m max from highway.
[0.6 km]
310.6 km (112.3 km) ROSEBERY town .. post office.
[10.1 km]
Very hilly and winding road.
320.7 km (102.2 km) Junction B28.
[0.9 km]
321.6 km (101.3 km) Lake Rosebery camp spot turn off .. west .. reported by locals, but entrance appeared
overgrown and not suitable for medium size rigs .. not investigated.
[3.0 km]
324.6 km (98.3 km) TULLAH town.
[0.6 km]
325.2 km (97.7 km) Tullah hotel.
[0.4 km]
325.6 km (97.3 km) Macintosh Dam turn off .. east.
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0 km turn off.
4.3 km Parking spot at end dam wall. Continuing across dam wall.
6.4 km Camp spot at fork in road .. right hand fork lerads to boat ramp. Left hand fork leads to
a parking spot close to edge of lake .. suitable small vehicles only.
Large level gravel area.
Class 1. 41° 41.134'S. 145° 39.400'E. Hema map 54, G 4.
Table, fire places, OK big rigs, quiet as litle traffic.
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HOBART - QUEENSTOWN - SOMERSET .. continued.
[3.3 km]
328.9 km (94.0 km) Junction C252 .. west side .. to Reece Dam.
[20.5 km]
349.4 km (73.5 km) Junction C132 .. east side .. to Cradle Mountain etc.
[14.7 km]
364.1 km (58.8 km) Info / ? rest area .. east side .. looks good .. small sealed loop.
Class 2. 41° 27.056'S. 145° 37.275'E. Hema map 54, F 4.
Toilet, tables, water, rubbish bins, no shade, OK big rigs, 40m max from highway.
[2.5 km]
356.6 km (56.3 km) Junction B18 .. east side .. Burnie.
[0.2 km]
356.8 km (56.1 km) Junction B23 .. south side .. Waratah turn off.
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0 km turn off.
7 km Waratah town .. main cross roads .. turn right at cross roads into Piedman Road ..
7.1 km caravan park entrance to east .. laundry facilities at rear of caravan park.
Very interesting old town .. well worth some time looking around.
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HOBART - QUEENSTOWN - SOMERSET .. continued.
[8.7 km]
375.5 km (47.4 km) Gravel loop into side road .. west side .. possible camping on rough grass edges.
Hellyer George a far better spot, but this may be usefull if the Hellyer George spot is full.
Class 2. 41° 17.491'S. 145° 35.166'E. Hema map 54, F 4.
No facilities, no shade, OK medium size rigs, 40m max from 100 kph highway.
Top of decent into Hellyer George.
[6.3 km]
381.8 km (41.1 km) Hellya George Rest Area .. east side. Medium size paved and gravel area adjacent
to road .. south side of bridge.
Class 2. 41° 16.389'S. 145° 36.932'E. Hema map 54, F 4.
Toilets, covered tables, some shade, rubbish bins, OK big rigs, 25m max from 100 kph highway,
No TV. Narrow entrance to a wooded area opposite main entrance .. suitable small vehicles only.
[0.1 km]
381.9 km (41.0 km) Hellyer River bridge centre.
[24.1 km]
406.0 km (16.9 km) Junction B26 .. north to Wynyard.
[0.3 km]
406.3 km (16.6 km) Yolla.
[15.5 km]
421.8 km (1.1 km) Possible parking beside river .. east side .. not investigated.
[1.1 km]
422.9 km (0 km) Somerset.
WE WILL NOW COVER THE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE A10
.. AS MENTIONED (a) TO (e) IN THE PREAMBLE.
B10 Bridgewater to New Norfolk .. parallels the A10, but on the northern side of the Derwent.
This is dual lane sealed highway with some overtaking lanes.
0 km (17.9 km) Bridgewater .. junction with Highway 1.
No obvious parking / camping spots noticed over this section.
17.9 km ( 0 km) New Norfolk .. junction at northern side of bridge.
The B62 from New Norfolk to where it joins the B61 near Bushy Park. (most of).
The B61 from that point to its junction with the C608 at Westerway. (just a short section).
The C608 from Westerway to its junction with the A10 near Lawrenny. (complete).
All are dual laned and sealed.
0 km (53.1 km) New Norfolk .. roundabout at southern end of bridge.
[7.2 km]
7.2 km (45.9 km) Parking area .. between north side of road and Derwent River bank .. medium size gravel area.
Class 3. 42° 45.385'S. 146° 59.180'E. Hema map 53, F 9.
No shade, OK big rigs, 20m max from 100 kph road, fishing.
Lower track down clsoer to river bank, suit small vans, 4 WD's etc.
[1.3 km]
8.5 km (44.6 km) Salmon Ponds .. turn off south.
[5.3 km]
13.8 km (39.3 km) ? Parking spot .. southern side .. not investigated.
[4.9 km]
18.7 km (34.4 km) Junction B61 .. turn noth west (left).
[0.6 km]
19.3 km (13.8 km) Bushy Park .. servo.
[0.8 km]
20.1 km (33.0 km) Glenora.
[9.9 km]
30.0 km (23.1 km) Westerway. C608 Commences.
[3.3 km]
33.3 km (19.8 km) Fentonbury .. monument.
[6.2 km]
39.5 km (13.6 km) Servo .. north east side.
[0.2 km]
39.7 km (13.4 km) Public toilets etc. .. north east side .. sealed parking area near fire station.
Class 2. 42° 36.974'S. 146° 42.948'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
Toilets, covered tables, some shade, BBQ, OK medium size rigs (narrow entrance),
25m max from road.
[0.3 km]
40.0 km (13.1 km) Ellendale.
[11.2 km]
51.2 km (1.9 km) Camp spot .. northern side .. through narrow gateway.
Some parking on grass immediately on left. Rubbish bin.
Follow steep track down to large level grassed area.
* Class 1. 42° 32.141'S. 146° 43.844'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
Toilets, shelter shed, fireplaces, OK medium size rigs, 100m max from 100 kph highway, good TV.
NOTE .. maybe best to use top area in wet weather as traction may be difficult on steep track.
[1.0 km]
Across Donrobin Bridge .. Derwent River.
52.2 km (0.9 km) north side .. picnic spot at edge of lake, just at end of causway.
Class 3. 42° 32.192'S. 146° 44.481'E. Hema map 53, E 8.
Toilets, sheltered tables, very small parking area opposite near boat ramp, 15m max from road.
NOTE .. the spot on the other side of the causway is better.
[0.9 km]
53.1 km (0 km) Junction A10 .. near Lawrenny.
C173, C177 and C178 .. near OUSE north via Waddamana Power Museum to near the southern end of GREAT LAKE.
This route, is via "C" class roads (mainly unsealed).
The main attraction along this route is the WADDAMANA POWER MUSEUM.
0 km (70.3 km) Junction of C173 with the A10.
[9.4 km]
9.4 km (60.9 km) End sealed road.
[9.3 km]
18.7 km (51.6 km) War Memorial Hall .. east side .. level grass area beside road in front of hall.
Class 3. 42° 20.870'S. 146° 44.419'E. Hema map 53, D 8.
No facilities noted, OK big rigs, 10m max from road.
[0.4 km]
19.1 km (51.2 km) Osterley.
[4.4 km]
23.5 km (46.8 km) Victorial Falls turn off .. road leads to a small parking area, then a walk to the falls.
Not much water over falls unless area has has recent rain.
[1.4 km]
24.9 km (45.2 km) Junction C177.
[10.5 km]
35.4 km (39.3 km) Level spots noted near creek .. ? possible parking .. not investigated.
[10.2 km]
45.6 km (24.7 km) Road passing through open country in this area.
[0.5 km]
46.1 km (24.2 km) Junction C178 .. turn left for museum. If you continue ahead, the road bypasses the
museum and joins the northern entrance road to the museum.
[6.1 km]
52.2 km (18.1 km) Museum parking spot .. relatively small. BBQ facilities in small park adjacent to parking area.
[1.6 km]
53.8 km (16.5 km) Back on C178 .. north of museum.
Road is narrow with lots of bends.
[4.9 km]
58.7 km (11.6 km) Dam wall .. small parking area between road and dam wall .. popular with fishermen.
Class 2 to 3. 42° 06.055'S. 146° 45.573'E. Hema map 53, C 8.
Shade, water from dam, firewood, OK big rigs (if not congested), very close to road.
[2.2 km]
60.9 km (9.4 km) Penstock Lagoon to east about 100m from road. Numerous entry tracks noted to what
appeared to be level parking spots beside lagoon.
Class 1 (possibly). 42° 05.053'S. 146° 45.878'E. (on road) Hema map 53, B 8.
Not investigated, plenty of firewood, looked OK big rigs, should be quiet if no logging trucks using road.
[4.1 km]
65.0 km (5.3 km) Possible parking .. clear area noticed .. east side .. not investigated.
[5.3 km]
70.3 km (0 km) Junction A5.
B24 .. from just north of Queenstown to Zeehan .. really part of the Lyell Highway.
0 km (38.5 km) Junction B24 and the A10 .. just north of Queenstown.
[14.5 km]
14.5 km (24.0 km) Scenic lookout .. east side.
[23.0 km]
37.5 km (1.0 km) Strahan .. top intersection.
[1.0 km]
38.5 km (0 km) Strahan .. lower intersection on The Esplanade. Turn west along waterfront fo Zeehan.
B27 .. from Strahan, through Zeehan to its junction with the A10. Also, a couple of Parking / camping
spots near Strahan.
0 km (49.2 km) Strahan .. B24 intersection on The Esplanade.
Follow road west along waterfront .. also signed to Zeehan.
[1.5 km]
1.5 km (47.7 km) Cross roads at Harvey Street .. continue ahead for Zeehan.
Turn west (C250) for Ocean Beach, airport and Macquarie Heads.
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0 km Turn west.
[2.3 km]
2.3 km Junction C251 .. continue ahead 3.0 km gravel road for Ocean Beach.
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OCEAN BEACH.
Small circular turning area, extensive system of tracks behind beach.
Popular spot for viewing sunsets and Mutton birds (Shearwaters) in season.
Class 2. 42° 08.694'S. 145° 15.874'E. Hema map 54, K 3.
Tables, Ok medium size rigs, should be quiet.
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OR, at that C251 junction .. turn south.
2.7 km Airport .. motorhomes often park at airport parking area where there is room for about 8 medium
size motorhomes.
* Class 3. 42° 09.136'S. 145° 17.574'E. Hema map 54, K 3.
Small terminal building has toilets and water. OK medium size rigs, right on edge of road ..
so some noise from traffic .. particually so, early morning. Good TV.
Continue ahead about 10.5 km (gravel road in poor condition) for Macquarie Heads and caravan park.
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STRAHAN TO ZEEHAN .. continued.
[12.5 km]
14.0 km (35.2 km) HENTY DUNES .. entry sign "day use only". Gravel entry track 300 metres, suitable
medium size rigs only, number of tracks and parking area in bush .. sign there says CAMPING OK!
Class 3? 42° 04.003'S. 145° 15.951'E. Hema map 54, J 3.
Tables, water, OK medium size rigs, 200m from 100 kph highway.
[7.9 km]
21.9 km (27.3 km) Lookout .. southern side.
[22.5 km]
44.4 km (4.8 km) Junction C249 .. Zeehan town to west. Small parking, info bay on corner .. toilets.
Zeehan has an interesting mining museum.
[3.9 km]
48.3 km (0.9 km) Parking spot .. Leslie Creek
[0.9 km]
49.2 km (0 km) Junction A10.
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