Bushcare Group
Knocklofty Reserve
Knocklofty Reserve is nestled in the foothills of Kunanyi/Mount Wellington above West Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The reserve covers more than 155 hectares of mostly native bushland, and protects an astonishing variety of plants and animals. It is renowned for its frog ponds and birds, including many rare species.
A great attraction for visitors is the scenic walking tracks with spectacular views of the city and Kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
The healthy, thriving native bushland you see in Knocklofty Reserve today is not an accident. It has resulted from many years of tireless dedication from a small group of bushcare volunteers: The Friends of Knocklofty Bushcare Group [FoKL]. The group, formed in 1992, works on the reserve in partnership with the Hobart City Council. The Council owns the land on behalf of the citizens of Hobart, and its bushcare crews have also worked over many years to improve the Reserve.
Activities
The Friends of Knocklofty meet twice each month from February to early December to continue the rehabilitation and preservation of the native habitat:
First and third Thursdays
9.00 - 11.30am
See the current program below
Current Program:
February-March 2026
Thursday 19 February
Weeding red hot poker and agapanthus along the fire break above Weerona Road. Meet at the Mount Stuart car park.
9.00 to 11.30 am, including tea, coffee and biscuits!
Thursday 5 March
Gorse and other weeding along the Sandy Spit track. Meet at the Forest Road car park.
9.00 to 11.30 am, including tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you would like to participate, join us at the meeting place listed above.
Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, sturdy boots or shoes, and sun protection are essential for your comfort and safety.
*Note that activities are cancelled if it is raining,
and on days of high fire danger or dangerous winds.
We will try to notify cancellations on this site by 8.00 am on the day.
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