Hollybank Forest Reserve
Highlights
- Discover vibrant autumn colours as exotic deciduous trees contrast with native flora in this picturesque picnic spot.
- Embark on a 40-minute walk through Tasmania's major production forest types, enriched by informative interpretive signs.
- Navigate 20 kilometres of dedicated mountain bike trails, offering loops for both beginners and advanced riders.
- Challenge your skills on the Juggernaut, a thrilling ten-kilometre descent designed for the adventurous cyclist.
Hollybank Forest Reserve is just a 20-minute drive from Launceston. This is one of Tasmania’s most popular picnic areas and has a distinctly European flavour. In autumn, exotic deciduous trees are a colourful contrast to the natives.
A 40-minute walk passes through examples of Tasmania’s major production forest types in a demonstration forest. Interpretive signs show how each forest type is harvested and regenerated.
The reserve also contains 20 kilometres of dedicated mountain bike trails descending through the forest with short and long loops suitable for beginner and advanced riders.
For the more adventurous there’s a ten kilometre descent called the Juggernaut that will challenge the best of riders. There is a bike map, a toilet, tap and bike wash at the trailhead.
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