Home Community Overview Community History Local Attractions Local Businesses Local Groups & Services Community Calendar Local News Popular Links Sponsors Fees and Charges Netasmania search this site print friendly version Local Attractions DOUGLAS APSLEY NATIONAL PARK The Douglas Apsley is a National Park in the St. Marys area. It is located between St Marys and Bicheno, inland from the sea. Follow the Elephant Pass. At the bottom turn right towards Bicheno, take the E road leading off to the right. Follow this road to the car park from here is the start of a three day walk through the Park, or a walk to Heritage Falls. The park can also be entered at the southern end, closer to Bicheno. The road in is 7 kms before a short walk to the cool waterhole and a lookout above the river. In simmer you might be game enough to go for a swim in the clear but cold water. Vegetation includes dry eucalypt forests interspersed with wattles and blackwoods. Springwater fresh from the ground JUBILEE MINE Jubilee Mine is about 5 kms out of St.Marys along German Town Road. The walk takes approximately 1 1\2 hours return. The path follows an old pony track some of the way and is mainly through rainforest, with patches of Eucalypt forests. At the old mine site there are relics left from the miners living quarters. The cement entrance into the old tunnel can still be seen. Birdlife is abundant, and the species found include Blue Wrens and Robins. NORTH SISTER North Sister is about 2 kms north of South Sister going towards Dublin Town the track is well marked with rock cairns, as you near the top the track becomes more rugged. To get to the very top a little rock climbing needs to be done. The view is invigorating. The walk takes about 1 hour return. The vegetation consists of Peppermints, Stringybarks, Mountain Peppers, Silver Wattles and Blackwood. SOUTH SISTER South Sister is along German Town Road, about 6 kms out of St. Marys. The drive to the car park is heavily vegetated. Follow the manmade path for about 10 mins, the view is magnificent. The coast, the valley and the Mathinna Plains are just a few landmarks that can be seen from South Sister. The Wedge Tailed Eagle is well known around the mountain. The vegetation consists of Peppermints, Stringybarks, Mountain Peppers, Silver Wattles and Blackwoods. The dolomite rock formations resemble organ pipes. ST PATRICKS HEAD St Patricks Head is situated at the head of the Fingal Valley, 2 kms out of St. Marys. along Irish Town Rd. The track is well marked and takes a good 50 mins one way. It starts off nice and easy but gets a little more rugged towards the 694 meter summit. Once at the top the 360 degree view is spectacular. On one side is the ocean, on the other side is the never ending Fingal Valley. The vegetation is manly dry Eucalypt forests intermixed with Blackwoods and Wattles. This walk is for the more adventurous and energetic ST MARYS RIVULET The Lions Park is set between the St. Marys Rivulet and the Library there are picnic tables beneath shady trees. While picnicking you can feed the ducks or just relax. Behind the library you will find relics of the early coal mining days. Across the river is a musical playground, to get there follow the Wombat Walk along the river. If you have young children this is a great spot to rest CORNWALL COALMINERS' HERITAGE WALL Is situated in the centre of Cornwall 7 Kilometres west of St Marys. The Wall tells the history of coalmining in the Mt Nicholas Range and contains the names of some 1,200 pioneers of the industry. ST MARYS PASS St Marys Pass was constructed from 1842-1845. It was excavated with blood, sweat and tears by convicts housed at the military post now known as the town of St Marys. St. Marys Pass State Reserve North-east of St Marys the Tasman Highway winds through spectacular forested country. At the top of the pass a parking area has been provided and a short 10 minute walk takes you through the forest to a viewing platform. From here you can appreciate the beauty of the falls and surrounding forest. The open forest, with a variety of understorey trees and shrubs, provides a habitat for a number of animals. Listen for birds and look for signs of wallabies and possums, such as scratches on trees, footprints in the mud or droppings.

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