Margate Rivulet Walking Track
Kingborough Council has been creating and upgrading a network of recreational tracks, encouraging residents to actively enjoy the beautiful natural environment of our area.
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The Council has completed an extension of the Margate Rivulet Track from Davis Flat to Brook Lane, which is now open to the public.
This new track runs through delightful rural countryside and adds an extra kilometre to the existing track between Dayspring Drive and Rollins Road.
This walk is also rich in local history. Back in 1818, Margate was a convict sawing station. The station operated for around seven years, supplying much of the timber for the early Hobart buildings. The dry stone walls in Davis Flat, a fine picnic spot, are believed to be convict built. Margate was also a fruit and hop growing district, and a timber and ship building port.
Lucky observers may spot platypus in the creek, or find a native orchid. And on a fine day, you’ll enjoy great views to the distant Snug Tiers.