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Hi Em and Ad,
From what your descriptions of yourselves and what you are looking for, combined with the fact one of you has obtained employment, I think that you would fit right in in Hobart and I don't say that about everyone..!
I have a couple of dogs and get out almost every day on long walks. My favourite spots are:
1. Bellerive and Howrah Beaches parking behind the Blundstone arena. Im my opinion Howrah is the best beach in the city generally.
2. Lauderdale Beach/Roches Beach from one end to the other - you can sometimes spot dolphins. Note that, although these beaches are off lead all winter access for dogs is more restricted in summer.
3. Kingston Beach is also worth a mention although only the far end is dog friendly but remains open all year. It's more of a dog park on a beach than an actual walk in my opinion .
4. Queens Domain - The oval area is off lead as are many of the bushy parts. The jogging track which has great views is on lead but recommended. Also a good place to run obviously.
5. Montrose Foreshore - from the High School to Wilkinsons Point. On and Off lead. This initially looks like a terrible place to walk as its so close to the Brooker Highway, but if you look the other way across the Bay, the views are great, especially at sunset.
6. John Turnbull Park, Lenah Valley. Not the biggest park in the world but a very active dog group meets at 5pm every day if socialisation is your thing.
7. Jim Bacon Reserve - very local to me and the best spot in the Moonah area which is not overburdened with dog walking opportunities. Off lead.
8. Lenah Valley Track to Newtown Falls and Junction Cabin. On lead but all in the beautiful forest of the Wellington Park.
9. Knocklofty Reserve, West Hobart, Beautiful views, on and off lead, watch out for snakes.
10. Long Beach/Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay. On and off lead but I think dog access to Nutgrove has become more restricted recently.
11. Natone Hill Circuit, Geilston Bay. Mostly off lead and has suffered fire damage recently. Great views. Links with Eastern Shore bike path which goes on for miles and is on lead.
Moving to Hobart - all advice welcome!
in Tasmania
Posted · Edited by Strick
insert pic of Montrose Bay walk
Hi Em and Ad,
From what your descriptions of yourselves and what you are looking for, combined with the fact one of you has obtained employment, I think that you would fit right in in Hobart and I don't say that about everyone..!
I have a couple of dogs and get out almost every day on long walks. My favourite spots are:
1. Bellerive and Howrah Beaches parking behind the Blundstone arena. Im my opinion Howrah is the best beach in the city generally.
2. Lauderdale Beach/Roches Beach from one end to the other - you can sometimes spot dolphins. Note that, although these beaches are off lead all winter access for dogs is more restricted in summer.
3. Kingston Beach is also worth a mention although only the far end is dog friendly but remains open all year. It's more of a dog park on a beach than an actual walk in my opinion .
4. Queens Domain - The oval area is off lead as are many of the bushy parts. The jogging track which has great views is on lead but recommended. Also a good place to run obviously.
5. Montrose Foreshore - from the High School to Wilkinsons Point. On and Off lead. This initially looks like a terrible place to walk as its so close to the Brooker Highway, but if you look the other way across the Bay, the views are great, especially at sunset.
6. John Turnbull Park, Lenah Valley. Not the biggest park in the world but a very active dog group meets at 5pm every day if socialisation is your thing.
7. Jim Bacon Reserve - very local to me and the best spot in the Moonah area which is not overburdened with dog walking opportunities. Off lead.
8. Lenah Valley Track to Newtown Falls and Junction Cabin. On lead but all in the beautiful forest of the Wellington Park.
9. Knocklofty Reserve, West Hobart, Beautiful views, on and off lead, watch out for snakes.
10. Long Beach/Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay. On and off lead but I think dog access to Nutgrove has become more restricted recently.
11. Natone Hill Circuit, Geilston Bay. Mostly off lead and has suffered fire damage recently. Great views. Links with Eastern Shore bike path which goes on for miles and is on lead.
There's a few to be going on with anyway...