Activities
Orienteering and a farm treasure hunt
Self-guided map and compass practice, and a game of clues for the kids.
Orienteering at Tower Hill
Orienteering is all about finding your way between points with a map and compass. Our farm on Tower Hill, about 900 acres of hills, bush and paddock at around 600 m, is a great real-world spot to practise those skills at your own pace.
What you can do
- Practise map and compass skills on your own, on the farm tracks and areas shown to you at induction. It's self-guided navigation practice, so bring your own map and plan your own routes.
- Learn to read the land. Follow ridges, gullies, creek lines and fence lines and match them to a map.
- Build your bushwalking confidence with family or friends before heading into bigger country.
- Join the sport. Caught the bug? Orienteering Tasmania runs events and has plenty of resources for beginners.
Best seasons and times
- Autumn and spring usually offer the most comfortable walking temperatures.
- Summer can be warm on exposed ground. Go early or late in the day and carry plenty of water.
- Winter brings frosts, cold and short days. Allow extra time and finish well before dark.
- After heavy rain some tracks and creek crossings are best avoided. We'll point these out at induction.
- Availability is subject to season and farm operations.
What to bring
- A compass and a map that you know how to use, or a navigation app as a backup.
- Sturdy boots and clothes suited to scrub and rocky ground.
- Water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and a warm, waterproof layer.
- A whistle and a basic first aid kit.
- A watch, so you can keep track of time and turn back with plenty of daylight.
Safety
- Stay within the areas shown to you at induction.
- Leave gates as you find them and keep away from livestock and farm machinery.
- Snakes are active in warmer months: watch where you step.
- Weather on Tower Hill can change fast. Turn back if the weather closes in.
Pairs with camping
Stay a night or two and you can head out fresh each morning with a new route to try.
Farm treasure hunt at Tower Hill
Give the kids a mission they'll love. Our farm treasure hunt on Tower Hill turns a walk around camp into a game of clues, spotting and discovery.
What you can do
- Follow the clues around the areas shown to you at induction.
- Spot and tick off things you find along the way, like wallaby tracks, birds, gum leaves and wildflowers.
Best seasons and times
- Daylight hours only. Mornings and late afternoons are cooler in summer.
- After rain, some tracks are best avoided.
What to bring
- Pencils and a clipboard or notebook.
- Water, snacks, hats, sunscreen and a warm, waterproof layer.
- Sturdy shoes for rough, rocky ground.
Safety
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Keep away from livestock, farm machinery, dams and creeks.
- Leave gates as you find them.
- Snakes are active in warmer months, so watch where you step.
- Stay on tracks and in areas shown to you at induction.
- Weather on Tower Hill can change quickly. Carry a warm, waterproof layer.
Pairs with camping
A great way to keep the whole family busy and having fun around camp.
Safety and getting here
- Some areas may be closed on any given day.
- Tell someone in your group your plan and expected return time.
- Phone coverage is patchy.
Getting here: come in via Fingal and Mullens Rd. Please don't use the south end of Tower Hill Rd. Full arrival details are sent with your booking.
Book your stay to make a night of it. Good to know before you stay.
Activities may be restricted on days when hunting guests are on the farm. We'll let you know at induction.