The Liffey Valley in Tasmania holds a very special place in our hearts, as it is the birthplace of Bush Heritage Australia. Oura Oura and our newly acquired Glovers Flat reserves, are nestled below the peaks of Drys Bluff and are boarded by the beautiful Liffey River. This is a stunning location to join Bush Heritage’s Lutruwita’s Healthy Landscape Manager Mike Bretz, for this guided visit.

Pack your sturdy walking shoes and picnic lunch for this day in the bush. The morning will start at Oura Oura and over a cuppa you will hear about these reserves and the work we are doing in the Liffey Valley. We'll have time to have a relaxing wander around and see firsthand some of the new facilities and project work underway. Then it’s time to grab your day pack, lunch and water bottle and it's off to explore Glovers Flat, just a short walk away. Depending on timing and the weather, we may have lunch before setting off.

There is no formal walking track, apart from a short section at the start, so every step is a new discovery. Mike will safely guide us on this return walk, which we anticipate to be about 2-3km. The pace will be gentle, but the terrain can be hilly and uneven, so you need to have good mobility and fitness. We’ll find a nice spot to perch on a log or meadow to enjoy lunch. There will be plenty of time for looking and discussions, so bring your cameras and binoculars. We aim to have you back at Oura Oura in plenty of time before finishing up around 3pm.

Date: Saturday 18 March 2023

Time: 10am to 3pm with formalities starting at 10.20am

Place: Oura Oura Reserve, Liffey Valley, Tasmania. Approximately 45km drive southwest of Launceston.

Required: BYO picnic lunch. Bush Heritage will provide morning tea.

Only people with good mobility, fitness and health should consider this trip. You need to be able to walk approximately 5km on hilly, uneven terrain. You will likely be on your feet most the time or be perched on the ground, a rock or log.

Access: You can reach the general car park area by 2WD vehicle. From here access is by foot, approximately 250 metres along a path to reach the foot bridge over the Liffey River and entrance into the reserve.

Cost: There is no charge for this visit but donations will be greatly welcomed. Bookings are essential.

If you are interested in attending this event, please register as soon as possible, as spaces are limited. Further information will be provided to registrants.

If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Blake at katrina.blake@bushheritage.org.au or on 0407 232 680.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the places in which we live, work and play. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waters, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.