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Hollybank Forest sits at Underwood, around 19 kilometres north-east of Launceston, and feels more like a spacious recreational forest than a rugged Tasmanian bush track. This 48-minute walking video follows the easy paths through the reserve, passing tall trees, open grassy areas and picnic spaces along the way.

The walking itself is very straightforward. The track is smooth and even, with no steps or steep sections and very little change in elevation. Tall ash and pine trees create a mixture of enclosed woodland and more open areas, giving the scenery a bit of variety rather than staying under one continuous canopy.

Hollybank also has an interesting mix of native and introduced trees. Some of the huge trees were planted specifically for timber production, including ash that was intended to eventually provide wood for things such as cricket bats and tennis racquets. The introduced trees can add quite a bit of colour to the reserve in autumn, making the forest look very different from the surrounding natural Tasmanian bushland.

The official Hollybank circuit is around 2 kilometres and takes roughly 15–40 minutes depending on your pace. There are also other tracks and recreational areas throughout the reserve, including cycling trails, picnic areas and canopy adventure activities. It gives Hollybank a more relaxed, family recreation feel than a typical hiking destination.

For the treadmill version, the video is set at around 5 km/h with a 0% incline. That closely matches the flat character of the circuit and gives the forest scenery a steady, comfortable rhythm. It's an easy option for a flat indoor walk, recovery session or simply some time walking without worrying about elevation.

At 48 minutes, the virtual walk gives you plenty of time to settle into that easy pace. The combination of tall trees, open spaces and changing woodland makes Hollybank a simple but pleasant forest walk, particularly if you're after something without steep climbs or rough terrain.