A lovely walk through lush temperate rainforest to Bruny Island’s highest point, which provides sweeping views of the Tasman Peninsula, South Bruny, the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and out to the South-West Wilderness World Heritage area
Highlights
Temperate Rainforest, fungi, forest birds and views to South-West Tasmania
Track details
The walk proceeds from the carpark up through a magnificent belt of temperate rainforest featuring myrtles, sassafras, celery top pines and native laurels, and native peppers, up to the top of Mt Mangana, the highest point on Bruny Island, at 571m. There is a stand of Waratahs, which usually flower in November, about 20 minutes from the start of the walk. At the top there is a telecommunications tower, and the top is covered in scrub and low forest. To the south there is a nearby rocky outcrop which can provide good views of South Bruny, the Tasman Peninsula, the Channel and back to mainland Tasmania. To the north-west there is a taped route to another rocky outcrop which provides super views of D'Entrecasteaux Channel and further west and north. Mt Mangana takes its name from Mangana, a Nuenonne leader and the father of Truganini.
Location
7150, South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
From Adventure Bay, drive north out of Adventure Bay and turn left onto Coolangatta Road (C629), which is a winding dirt road that is currently poorly maintained. Follow Coolangatta Road for [5km] until you reach a small parking area and sign for the Mt Mangana walk. From Lunnawanna, turn left onto Cloudy Bay Road (C629) and follow it for [1.5km] before turning left onto Coolangatta Road (C629). Follow Coolangatta Road for [5km] until you reach the carpark for the Mt Mangana walk.
Track details
The walk proceeds from the carpark up through a magnificent belt of temperate rainforest featuring myrtles, sassafras, celery top pines and native laurels, and native peppers, up to the top of Mt Mangana, the highest point on Bruny Island, at 571m. There is a stand of Waratahs, which usually flower in November, about 20 minutes from the start of the walk. At the top there is a telecommunications tower, and the top is covered in scrub and low forest. To the south there is a nearby rocky outcrop which can provide good views of South Bruny, the Tasman Peninsula, the Channel and back to mainland Tasmania. To the north-west there is a taped route to another rocky outcrop which provides super views of D'Entrecasteaux Channel and further west and north. Mt Mangana takes its name from Mangana, a Nuenonne leader and the father of Truganini.
Location
7150, South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
From Adventure Bay, drive north out of Adventure Bay and turn left onto Coolangatta Road (C629), which is a winding dirt road that is currently poorly maintained. Follow Coolangatta Road for [5km] until you reach a small parking area and sign for the Mt Mangana walk. From Lunnawanna, turn left onto Cloudy Bay Road (C629) and follow it for [1.5km] before turning left onto Coolangatta Road (C629). Follow Coolangatta Road for [5km] until you reach the carpark for the Mt Mangana walk.
Nature values of Mt Mangana
Some of the natural values of Mt Mangana
Myrtle beech
The Myrtle beech, or simply 'Myrtle' is the dominant species of Tasmania's rainforests. Myrtle trees can grow up to 55m tall, and have a heart-shaped dark green leaf with a tiny serrated edge.
Black Currawong
The currawong is a bird found only in Tasmania, frequents forests, and is a glossy all-black colour with a heavy black bill, small white tip to its tail and wingtips, and bright-yellow eyes.
Bruny Island's Belt of Sub-Alpine Rainforest
Illustrative of the wonderful variety of habitat types within the compact island, Bruny hosts a small belt of sub-alpine rainforest on the slopes of Mt Mangana
Key info
1.5 hours return
4km return
Grade 2: Moderate