Blue Tier Forest Reserve
Blue Tier Forest Reserve
Blue Tier Forest Reserve
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bobjanh
Brisbane, Australia2,404 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
The Blue Tiers area is very much worth a visit. We did a trip that took in Hall’s Falls, the Goblin Forest walk, Big Tree and the Myrtle Forest walk. Wonderful wilderness and forest areas - quite enchanting, especially helped on the day we visited by some fog across the region.
In particular, the short Goblin Forest walk was spectacular: the dense lichen across the ground both colourful and other-worldly: a highlight of our 15 week visit to Tasmania
In particular, the short Goblin Forest walk was spectacular: the dense lichen across the ground both colourful and other-worldly: a highlight of our 15 week visit to Tasmania
Written October 14, 2022
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Molly H
9 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited the reserve twice in search of the "Blue Tier Giant" walk (which can be accessed from near the Weldborough lookout) and found it on our second attempt. The first visit we accidentally walked down some mountain bike trails near Lottah, which were still beautiful but not what we had visited for. There is no reception up there so we could not double check our map! (Also the signposting is somewhat lacking.) Eventually on our second visit through the area with the map preloaded we were able to find the Blue Tier Giant walk. It is quite secluded on a gravel road, but the road was an easy trip and the walk itself not difficult. The trees were beautiful and it was very tranquil - definitely worth the trouble of finding it! At the Blue Tier Giant itself there was even a box with a visitor's book in it which was a great surprise.
Written January 24, 2020
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Us-Two-Aussies
Airlie Beach, Australia815 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
There are many walks in the Blue Tier Forest Reserve. We did the 500 metre loop "Goblin Forest Walk" There is a carpark, toilets, shelter shed, picnic table and wood-BBQ at the trailhead. The Goblin Forest Walk features a stream, several bridges and extensive boardwalks. It really is the most magical place. Congratulations to the Tasmanian government for preserving these special places.
Written February 14, 2024
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SMTas
Sheffield, Australia472 contributions
Aug 2020
A magical, otherworldly place when the weather is bad and nobody else is around. Several walks in the area, of varying lengths, all worth taking. Many information boards giving interesting insights into the history of the area. Not open the day I visited, there are also mountain biking tracks.
For a fuller experience turn off the highway on Anchor Road, then you can also take in Hall's Falls and the old Anchor Mine Stamper Battery, both places have nice walks, and there are some interesting remains and interpretive signs about the mine.
Blue Tier is about 12km from the highway, on gravel roads.
There are toilets at Blue Tier.
For a fuller experience turn off the highway on Anchor Road, then you can also take in Hall's Falls and the old Anchor Mine Stamper Battery, both places have nice walks, and there are some interesting remains and interpretive signs about the mine.
Blue Tier is about 12km from the highway, on gravel roads.
There are toilets at Blue Tier.
Written September 5, 2020
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Mike S
Hobart, Australia355 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
The Blue Tier Reserve is an exposed plateau about 30 km from St Helens with a rich mining and natural heritage, managed by Forestry Tasmania. Using a Forestry brochure we decided to explore the area, particularly the old tin mining history as well as the scenery. The road to Poimena was unsealed but for the most part in good condition so we had no trouble driving there in an ordinary car, but unless you have a four wheel drive I wouldn’t recommend it if the weather is really wet or snowing!
It was a beautiful sunny day when we were there and spring had arrived, as had a profusion of daffodils on the road sides and gardens. The scenery is just wonderful and the road rises higher and higher to Poimena. Here we found a large sign telling some of the history of the area and a map of what was once a thriving mining town a hundred plus years ago but you wouldn’t know it now – it just isn’t there anymore!
This is the beginning of many hiking trails but for the not so adventurous there is a short walk called the Goblin Forest Walk which includes a boardwalk section with information boards along the way. This walk could easily be done with a stroller or in a wheelchair.
Our Forestry brochure also had a picture of an old stamping machine at the Anchor Mine site which looked interesting so we drove from Poimena via that route only to be confronted at the carpark with a sign stating that the area was closed. A bit strange but not to be deterred we walked past to see if the stamper was visible. The path ends abruptly at what appears to be a huge washed-out gully but by taking a scramble down to the right then another scramble to the left at the bottom of the gully under a couple of fallen trees an obviously well-constructed path comes into view leading to the stamper and an information panel about it.
This is a wonderful piece of our industrial history so the apparent attempt to prevent interested tourists from seeing it is bizarre. Sure the washed out area is probably dangerous if you are standing on the edge but surely a bit of money and a chainsaw could reinstate the section of path currently missing and a proper fence built to stop anyone getting too close to the washout. Hope the intrepid of you make it to the stamper it was well worth it!
It was a beautiful sunny day when we were there and spring had arrived, as had a profusion of daffodils on the road sides and gardens. The scenery is just wonderful and the road rises higher and higher to Poimena. Here we found a large sign telling some of the history of the area and a map of what was once a thriving mining town a hundred plus years ago but you wouldn’t know it now – it just isn’t there anymore!
This is the beginning of many hiking trails but for the not so adventurous there is a short walk called the Goblin Forest Walk which includes a boardwalk section with information boards along the way. This walk could easily be done with a stroller or in a wheelchair.
Our Forestry brochure also had a picture of an old stamping machine at the Anchor Mine site which looked interesting so we drove from Poimena via that route only to be confronted at the carpark with a sign stating that the area was closed. A bit strange but not to be deterred we walked past to see if the stamper was visible. The path ends abruptly at what appears to be a huge washed-out gully but by taking a scramble down to the right then another scramble to the left at the bottom of the gully under a couple of fallen trees an obviously well-constructed path comes into view leading to the stamper and an information panel about it.
This is a wonderful piece of our industrial history so the apparent attempt to prevent interested tourists from seeing it is bizarre. Sure the washed out area is probably dangerous if you are standing on the edge but surely a bit of money and a chainsaw could reinstate the section of path currently missing and a proper fence built to stop anyone getting too close to the washout. Hope the intrepid of you make it to the stamper it was well worth it!
Written September 22, 2014
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AnonymousPerthGirl
Perth, Western Australia21 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
It probably wasn't a good idea to visit Blue Tier in a hire car with a $9000 additional damage excess while travelling on gravel roads, on a wet & windy day. This "rubble" road (with "log truck caution signage) is narrow, windy and quite steep. There were large pot holes to negotiate. My only saving grace was I saw no other traffic... apart from one pedestrian out for a Sunday stroll. At a very cautious speed of no more than 20km/hr, I made it to the Goblin Forest Walk (which was very good, but short). Unfortunately due to the weather I decided against the Moon Rim Walk, as the changes of getting lost were high and view possibility was nil. Will have to come back in a car with better clearance and on a nicer day!
Written December 9, 2014
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Gulliford101
Launceston, Australia25 contributions
A place of amazing and diverse beauty where you can actually hear the silence. We did the Moon Rim and Goblin walks and enjoyed every bit, the glorious day no doubt helped out.
Take it easy on the drive, especially if coming along Lottah Road from the south. Some of it is a bit rough but easily negotiable, even in a family car, so don't be put off as the walks are well worth it!
Take it easy on the drive, especially if coming along Lottah Road from the south. Some of it is a bit rough but easily negotiable, even in a family car, so don't be put off as the walks are well worth it!
Written April 17, 2015
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KerryH7
Brisbane, Australia76 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Blue Tier is simply amazing and we cannot believe more people do not come here. We only met one other group in the afternoon. Goblins walk (only 400 m suitable for wheelchair or pram) are delightful. The drive in is spectacular. We couldn’t believe the size of the tree ferns. This picnic and basic camping area look recently upgraded with new signage and disability toilet. Hard to believe a tin town existed here. This beautiful forest is on a well graded unsealed road.
The ore stamper is close by and well with a look.
The area is under pressure from logging so go there, enjoy, and spread the word so it doesn’t disappear.
The ore stamper is close by and well with a look.
The area is under pressure from logging so go there, enjoy, and spread the word so it doesn’t disappear.
Written December 19, 2017
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Mike S
Hobart, Australia355 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
We attempted to visit the Anchor Mine site to see the tin ore stamper a few years ago but the path had washed out and a sign said you couldn’t get in. On this visit we were delighted to find that Parks and Wildlife have at last put in a lovely carpark with an excellent path to the old stampers.
Even if historical industrial sites aren’t your thing the walk through the forest is just lovely - a real treat. There are seats to rest along the way. The signs near the stamper really need to be cleaned and upgraded to give more information about the Anchor Mine and just how big it was. There should also be a reference to the huge wheel that was built to provide motive power for the stampers. Most of the old mine machinery has long since disappeared and the sign says it’s hard to visualise now what it was like back then – they could have provided some information and pictures to help!
This information is available in the Museum attached to the St Helens Visitor Centre, so that should be a place to visit before visiting the stamper site.
Even if historical industrial sites aren’t your thing the walk through the forest is just lovely - a real treat. There are seats to rest along the way. The signs near the stamper really need to be cleaned and upgraded to give more information about the Anchor Mine and just how big it was. There should also be a reference to the huge wheel that was built to provide motive power for the stampers. Most of the old mine machinery has long since disappeared and the sign says it’s hard to visualise now what it was like back then – they could have provided some information and pictures to help!
This information is available in the Museum attached to the St Helens Visitor Centre, so that should be a place to visit before visiting the stamper site.
Written October 5, 2017
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KateGrove
Wollongong, Australia4 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Well worth the visit to see this very different and interesting landscape, not too mention the brilliant riding.
Written October 18, 2018
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