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, which owns the land on behalf of the citizens of Hobart.
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:
August 2025
Thursday 7 August
Roving weeding for gorse and other invasive species up the north-east side of the Glover Track
Meet at Poets Road car park, 9.00 - 11.30 am,
including tea, coffee and biscuits!
Thursday 21 August
Workshop with the Fire and Biodiversity team of Hobart City Council
Meet at Forest Road car park, 9.00 - 11.30 am,
including tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you would like to participate, join us at the meeting place listed above.
Please wear long pants and shirt, sturdy shoes and sun protection.
*Note that activities are cancelled if it is raining,
and on days of high fire danger or dangerous winds.
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