Escape to Nature
The Cottage at Flowerpot is your ideal home base for exploring hundreds of walking tracks across the Kingborough area
Walk, Explore & Reconnect
Kingborough Municipality is home to many walking tracks of varying landscape and difficulty. As you explore, you'll come to appreciate all that Kingborough offers — great cultural features, a wonderful variety of landscapes, and a great range of birds and animals, including some very special threatened species.
Some walks follow the ancient paths of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, adding a profound cultural dimension to your nature experience.
Why Walk from The Cottage
Coastal & Mountain Trails
From gentle coastal boardwalks to challenging mountain tracks, the Kingborough area offers walks for every fitness level — all within easy reach of The Cottage.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
Encounter native birds, wallabies, and echidnas as you explore. The region is home to several threatened species and rich biodiversity.
Ancient Forests & Reserves
Walk through towering eucalypts, lush fern gullies, and pristine reserves that have remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.
Hundreds of Trails
The Kingborough Municipality features an extensive network of walking tracks of varying landscape and difficulty — from short family-friendly loops to full-day adventures.
Return to Comfort
After a day on the trails, return to The Cottage for a soak in the outdoor bath, a session in the infrared sauna, and a home-cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen.
Popular Walks Nearby
Alum Cliffs Track
ModerateDramatic cliff-top views over the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
Snug Falls
Easy–ModerateA beautiful short walk through forest to one of Southern Tasmania's most picturesque waterfalls.
Tinderbox Hills Reserve
EasyGentle coastal walks with sweeping views across the channel to Bruny Island.
Peter Murrell Reserve
EasyExplore wetlands and bushland rich with birdlife, perfect for families.