Blue Tier Forest Reserve
Blue Tier Forest Reserve
Blue Tier Forest Reserve
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SMTas
Sheffield, Australia471 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 5 September 2020
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Mike S
Hobart, Australia358 contributions
Sept 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 22 September 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 9 December 2014
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Gulliford101
Launceston, Australia26 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 17 April 2015
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KerryH7
Brisbane, Australia77 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 19 December 2017
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Mike S
Hobart, Australia358 contributions
Sept 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 5 October 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 18 October 2018
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Maureen H
Hobart, Australia273 contributions
Feb 2018
Took in the beauty of the bush in the Blue Tiers in the north east of Tasmania. The bush is sub-alpine and is transversed by well kept dirt roads. This area is popular with mountain bikers, a few of whom I passed on the day and many walking trails. Heritage area containing remnants of the tin mining days with a museum here and there in the NE. The Blue Tier also contains the largest eucalyptus tree, the widest living tree in Australia. Great directions on Google. Near Weldborough and Derby. Also Mt Paris Dam in this region.
Written 19 June 2018
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GimmeCoffee88
Launceston, Australia113 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We stumbled along here on the way to St Helens and thought we'd see if there was much to see. Ended up spending 3 hours there walking up to see the views and around the big loop.
The different terrain is awesome, we felt like we were in different places as the walk went on and on.
Look up the history as well, turns out it used to be a town which makes it abit eerie as there's nothing now!
Definitely spend some time there
The different terrain is awesome, we felt like we were in different places as the walk went on and on.
Look up the history as well, turns out it used to be a town which makes it abit eerie as there's nothing now!
Definitely spend some time there
Written 9 April 2016
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lr0001258
Mackay Region, Australia279 contributions
July 2015
Today I did a few of the walks and really enjoyed what the Blue Tier Forest had to offer, beauty unbridled. I don't know much of the history of the place however I so loved the peace and quiet.
Written 2 July 2015
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