What vehicle suits the Tinderbox?

Best for sports car. Every segment is scored across six factors (curviness, surface, elevation, traffic, road class and connection quality) so the route ranks against Contour's sports car profile specifically.

How long does the Tinderbox take to drive?

The Tinderbox covers 13 km and takes around 20 min without stops. Plan longer if you want to stop for photos or food.

Part of Tasmania Tarmac Stages

TasmaniaSS 8 - Tinderbox13 km · Sealed6.1 ★20 minYear-round

Tinderbox

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13 km

distance

20 min

Contour time

6.1

avg score

Sealed

surface

Howden → Tinderbox

Howden→Tinderbox

Location in Tasmania

Scenery

Tasmania

The Tinderbox Peninsula separates the Derwent estuary from the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The area south of Kingston is a...

Road quality

6.1 RQS

Every segment scored on 40+ data signals.

Accessibility

Fully sealed

Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.

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Sports carBest suited profile

Accessible to all vehicle types. The stage is short but requires concentration - the majority is spent going either left or right with no straight sections to rest.

Scored 6.1/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.

The road

Tinderbox is the coastal stage - the one that trades the mountain character of the other Tasmania Tarmac stages for a peninsula drive with water on both sides. The road from the Howden area to the Tinderbox peninsula runs along the western shore of the Derwent estuary, with views across to the Eastern Shore and toward Bruny Island from the peninsula. Despite being short, this stage requires full concentration. The majority of the distance is spent going either left or right, with very few straight sections to catch your breath. The Tinderbox Marine Reserve at the end of the road is one of the best snorkelling locations in southern Tasmania.

Tinderbox is the coastal stage - the one that trades the mountain character of the other Tasmania Tarmac stages for a peninsula drive with water on both sides.

Why this road

Constant direction changes with no rest

Derwent estuary views throughout

Water visible on three sides from the peninsula

Tinderbox Marine Reserve at journey's end

Coastal road on the Tinderbox peninsula south of Hobart

The region

The Tinderbox Peninsula separates the Derwent estuary from the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The area south of Kingston is a mix of hobby farms, reserves, and waterfront properties. The channel between Tinderbox and Bruny Island is a major shipping lane for the Hobart port.

Tinderbox - channel views across to Bruny Island

Before you go

Fuel in Kingston - no services at Tinderbox. The road ends at the marine reserve carpark. The marine reserve is excellent for snorkelling if you are prepared for cold water (12-15 degrees year-round). No facilities on the peninsula beyond a basic carpark.

Best season:Year-round

Surface:Sealed

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