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Every effort is made to keep owners of the guidebook informed of any known changes that occur that may affect the use of the tracks. This information is gleened from various sources not the least being the users of the book travelling the countryside.

Any information about the tracks will be greatly appreciated particularly by other four wheel drivers following on behind you. Please email any advice to roving@southcom.com.au.

Current changes to the guidebook can be found below.

Off-road Tasmania Guidebook - Amendments

Roving Tasmania
U - User
G - Government Agency
A - Author
UC - Unconfirmed
C - Confirmed
Serial
Page
Reference
Amendment/Comment
Source/ Status
1
55
 Free camping

Change 41° 55' 44"S 145° 10' 12"E to 41° 55' 38 "S 145° 10' 17"E
Change 41° 54' 06"S 145° 24' 05"E to 41° 54' 01 "S 145° 24' 10"E
Change 41° 47' 42"S 145° 25' 53"E to 41° 47' 36"S 145° 25' 58"E
A/C
Mar 09
2
84
 Free camping Change 45° 35' 42"S 146° 24' 16"E to 42° 45' 30 "S 146° 24' 21"E
Change 42° 51' 35"S 146° 13' 57"E to 42° 51' 29 "S 146° 14' 02"E
Change 42° 08' 42"S 145° 38' 57"E to 42° 47' 13"S 146° 03' 39"E
Change 43° 01' 58"S 146° 20' 54"E to 43° 01' 53 "S 146° 20' 59"E
Change 43° 02' 23"S 146° 18' 03"E to 43° 02' 17"S 146°18' 08"E
A/ C
Mar 09
3
89
 Free camping Change 43° 05' 36"S 147° 00' 32"E to 43° 05' 31 "S 147° 00' 37"E
Change 43° 09' 38"S 146° 58' 41"E to 43° 09' 32 "S 146° 58' 46"E
Change 43° 15' 45"S 147° 14' 25"E to 43° 15' 40"S 147° 14' 30"E
A/C
Mar 09
4
100
 Free camping Change 43° 05' 49"S 146° 43' 45"E to 43° 05' 43 "S 146° 43' 49"E
Change 43° 18' 02"S 146° 54' 37"E to 43° 17' 54 "S 146° 54' 45"E
A/C
Mar 09
5
15
All
 The local Council has closed the Loriinna Road with a boom gate due to its perceived danger. Access to Lorinna is now only possible from the south. It is not now a through track.
A/C
Apr 09
6
148
9.6
Change 41° 16' 56"S 148° 15' 15"E to 41° 16' 56 "S 148° 09' 15"E
U/C
May 09
7
103
top right hand corner
Change page 97 to page 99
U/C
May 09
8
93
All
 White timber trail is blocked due to forestry road construction. More to follow See serial 23
A/C
Jun 09
9
71
All
 Hydro Electric Commission has locked this track. No explanation given. see Serial 27
A/C
Jun 09
10
173
176
Before you start

Report received that the bridge over the Ringarooma River is at present being rebuilt. See Serial 20

U/UC
Jul 09
11
179
3.2
 The bridge just north of this point is in poor condition. The ford adjacent has a soft bottom. Take care.
U/UC
Jul 09
12
156
   The track is blocked with a fallen tree and winching is required to negotiate the obstacle. It is planned to remove the tree in the summer once the track dries out.
U/C
Aug 09
13
168
2.5
 Part of track washed away but location not clear. Impassable to 4WD vehs. More to follow.
Disregard - Refers to another track.
U/UC
Sep 09
14
115
15.3
 The bridge has been washed away by flood. The road is not negotiable at present.
See Serial 36
A/C
10/09
15
73
Permits
 Keys are now also available from the Strahan office which is open week days only.

G/C
Dec 09

16
51
All
 This track has eroded considerably and is now very difficult.
A/C
1/10
17
126
The walking tracks at this site have been marked, including a track to a sandstone quarry.
A/C
1/10
18
89
Free camping
A fee is now payable at Franklin and Port Huon.
A/C
1/10
19
93
6.8
 A new forestry road has been constructed linking to this track. Turn right into the forestry road and turn left after 900m.

A/C
2/10

20
173
176
Before you start
Report received that bridge completed and being used but not officially open.
U/UC
Mar 10
21
170
0.8
 Report received that bridge has deteriorated. Take extra care.
U/UC
Mar 10
22
166
Difficulty
 Change to 'Easy with a difficult ford to negotiate'
U/C
Apr 10
23
73
All
 Parks have advised this track is closed for the time being due to a potential land slip.
Works to be carried out soon and track to be reopened 3rd June. (May 10)
G/C
Apr 10
24
96
1.4
 Forestry operations will affect the Braken Ridge Track in a few months time. More to follow.
G/C
May 10
25
156
   See serial 12. Report received the tree has been removed.

U/UC
May 10

26
91
   Considerable work has been undertaken on this track by the authorities and the difficulty is now rated medium. See Serial 35
G/C
Jun 10
27
71
   Mt Huxley track  is now available but a key is required. Contact Leigh Clark at Forestry Tasmania on 0418599205 (based in Burnie).
G/C
Jun 10
28
54
   The Spray Tunnel has been closed to vehicular traffic and is to be developed as a walk.

G/C
July 10

29
79
2.2
 Due to vandalism to communication installations located on top of Tim Shea a boom gate is to be erected restricting access. A key will be available from Forestry Tasmania, Hobart and from the new Adventure Hub at Maydena.  
G/C
Oct 10
30
30
   A new permit system for the Arthur Pieman Conservation Area will commence on 1 December 2010 involving a $80 annual fee or a $30 monthly fee.
G/C
Oct 10
31
103
   Boney Road is rated 'Hard' at present due to several deep mud holes. Action is planned to drain the track to return it to a 'Medium' route.
A/C
Nov 10
32
151
2.9
 Sun Flats Road has been subject to a wash-out and is impassable. It is suggested that at point 2.9 the alternative route via Lotta be used until further notice.
U/C
Mar 11
33
118

A report has been received that the Swanston Track has been damaged by flood. The report states that trees are down and chainsaws are required. Please report any updates.
A tree is across the track and there are a few washouts but the track can be negotiated by standard vehicles.. Tree cleared. (U/C 18 Apr 11)
U/C
Mar 11
34
ii & 6
Change address from "PO Box30, Rosny Park" to "412 Pass Road, Cambridge Tas 7170"
A/C
Apr 11
35
91
   The Jefferys Track is at present rated 'Hard' with possible winching required.
U/C
May 11
36
115
15.3
 Robertsons Bridge has been reconstructed with a concrete structure and the road is now open. The rain forest walk is not available.
Press
May 11
37
51, 64

Due to a mountain bike event, access to Montezuma Falls will not be available on Sunday 29 January 2012 and Climies Track will be closed on Monday 30 January 2012.

A/C
June 11
38
96
1.4
 Report received advises the Braken Ridge Fire Trail has been upgraded to a gravelled road. This makes the entire route "Easy".
U/C
Aug 11
39
184
11.3
 Report received that there some deep holes in the Bridport end of the track before entering onto the beach (head light depth if hole is full of water).
U/C
Oct 11
40
38
6.0
 Dawson Creek bridge will be closed for repairs 24-28 Oct 2011. No access in this period.

G/C
Oct 11

41
175
2nd 0.0
Add after 0.0 "0.3 (0.3) Veer right just before boom gate." Change "1.2 (1.2)" to "1.2 (0.9)"
Construction work installing pipes from Frome Dam to Herrick
A/C
Oct 11
42
170
   Erosion has made this track more difficult. Change Difficulty to Hard.
A/C
Oct 11
43
20
27.0
 Report received that forestry operations have created a Y junction at approx 31.2km. Keep right.
U/UC
Jan 12
44
143
The Eddystone Pt to Ansons Bay Track has been closed by the Parks and Wildlife Service due to its condition. 4WD Tasmania is negotiating to have it reopened.

G/C
Feb 12

Amendments - Edition 3