Whatever the walking experience youre after, chances are you can find it in tasmania. From melaleuca we follow the south coast track across button grass plains to the base of the new harbour range. Detailed and highresolution maps of tasmania, australia for free download. My name is brendon sinclair and i completed the south coast track walk in january 2010 with my 2 sons 17 and 15 and brotherinlaw. Bible map tr visitors touring guide to tasmania, australia. Overland track guide book the tasmanian map centre. This series of maps provide the best road mapping for tasmania and are popular with drivers, cyclists and people wanting a regional overview of an area. South bruny national park tasman national park strzelecki national park narawntapu national park mount field national park ben lomond national park rocky cape national park for more detail on roads, visitor attractions and services, refer to visitors map of tasmania available at the above web address or service tasmania outlets, visitor. This guide is intended for those walking the overland track only.
To make travelling our beautiful state as easy as possible, we have included a state touring map that features the main touring routes and four major city maps in convenient pdf format. Map free campsites in tasmania please use our interactive map of campsites in tasmania, to locate free and paid campsites, caravan, and cabin parks tasmania. A true gem at the very edge of the earth, the south coast track in tasmanias wilderness world heritage area has it all. When you rent a car in tasmania, be sure to get one that is allowed on gravel roads. The port davey and south coast tracks lie within the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area and are part of the southwest national park. Mount murchison track tasmania, australia alltrails. The south coast track located in the southwest national park is renowned as being one of tasmania s premier wilderness walks. The track is at times muddy and you have to wade across the major rivers.
Due to melaleucas remote location, the beginning of the south coast track can only be accessed by plane. Situated just south of strahan, the south west conservation area is remote, rugged and wild country that offers travellers a sense of being the only person in the world. Best walking trails in southwest national park alltrails. The remote location is apparent as you traverse the striking clifftop coastline on the fourday three capes track, with only the waves below to break the serene silence. Hobart, capital of tasmania is a fun and vibrant city where you can also soak up the history of tasmania. With its rugged mountains, ancient rain forests and heath, the tasmanian wilderness is read more. South coast track is a 85km, grade 5 one way hike located in southwest national park tasmania. We complete an exhilarating circuit walk in some of the largest and most spectacular mountain landscape found in australia. There is basically only one track through the whole region although this has several names. Our trek covers varying alpine terrain and is, like most tasmanian alpine walks, at the whim of the changeable weather. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of victoria. The trail is rated as difficult and is primarily used for hiking.
Without question, the best book i found for the south coast track walk is john chapmans south coast track. Itinerary suggestions accommodation, attractions and. As such, the following directions are to cradle mountain, the beginning of the walk during this time. The usual approach to this walk is to fly into melaleuca from hobart and trek from west to east. Great walks of tasmania port sorell lions caravan park. West coast the west coast is the gateway to tasmania s wilderness world heritage area, one of australias last true wilderness frontiers. You can reach bunbury, the regions northern gateway. Known as one of australias greatest walking trails, the bibbulmun track stretches over 1,000 kilometres 621 miles through the heart of western australias stunning southwest corner. Here, youll find forests of karri trees, which are found nowhere else in the world, as well as soft sand dunes, coastal lookouts and the. This 84 km walk between melaleuca and cockle creek on tasmanias south coast presents numerous challenges and many wonderful times for walkers.
It is an 84 km walking track along the southern coastline of tasmania crossing the southern edge of one of the largest temperate wilderness areas of the world and is a magnificent 5 to 9 day walk. Dont mistake this as the best walk in tasmania that would have to be the overland track imho and a close second is the south coast track. Guide to hiking the overland track in tasmania halfway. There are a number of side trips you can do from the overland track. At a track junction we leave the south coast track and head south west towards new harbour beach, crossing georges creek before arriving at our campsite.
In tasmanias west are some of the worlds most beautiful and unforgettable natural wonders. During the booking season 1 october to 31 may the trail can only be walked north to south. View waterfalls and wine on tasmanias huon trail in a larger map. South coast track map and notes the tasmanian map centre. Southwest national park the magnificent southwest national park is the heart of the tasmanian wilderness and contains some of the finest and most remote wilderness found anywhere in the world. This website contains detailed information on a growing number of tasmanias best bushwalks. Free camping tasmania camping is a great outdoor recreational activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter such as a tent, a caravan, or motorhome. The south coast track guide details one of the worlds great wilderness walks, for which its reputation is justified. Tasmania is the most mountainous area of australia and offers visitors four, distinct seasons to enjoy throughout the year.
Experience one of tasmania s most challenging walks with the south coast track pioneers. West coast the west coast is the gateway to tasmanias wilderness world heritage area, one of australias last true wilderness frontiers. This map of the southwest wilderness of tasmania will demonstrate just how remote and vast this area really is. The south coast track map and notes help take the visitor to the southern extremity of an island at the worlds end. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the right hand. Descending to window pane bay is initially easy to island bay but soon gets into the thicker tea tree and scrub on the descent to the beach. It is an 84 km walking track along the southern coastline of tasmania. The south coast track is a challenging 68 day walk along tasmanias wild southern coastline. From hobart head east over the tasman bridge following the tasman highway a3. Known for its breathtaking, scenic views and natural parks, roughly 42% of the island consists of protected land.
Our team is here to help you plan, quote and book extraordinary tasmanian experiences. The actual dimensions of the tasmania map are x 13 pixels, file size in bytes 224684. Tasmania boasts a unique range of bushwalking experiences, from mountainous peaks to stunning pristine beaches. Jul 10, 2010 hec huts in south west tasmania sat 10 jul, 2010 6. South coast map nsw tourism region of new south wales. Map campsites tasmania free camping tasmania map guide. A 10day lap of the map is the classic tasmania road trip circumnavigating the island via hobart, the east coast, launceston and the west coast. Tasmania is a temperate wilderness and one of the few such places left in the world. The overland track is a oneway hike between cradle mountain and lake st clair.
Right place for south coast track information south coast. At a massive 600,000 hectares, this national park is tasmanias largest, and with wild rivers, jagged mountain ranges, button grass plains and ancient. South west tasmania is a region in tasmania that has evoked curiosity as to its resources over the duration of european presence on the island the more recent is the consideration as a potential area of resources for development and its consideration as world heritage wilderness. Wander windswept beaches, climb mountain ranges and wade. The dark and silent gordon river will hypnotise you with its mirrorstill reflections, and afterwards theres. The best map i found was south coast walks by tasmap it cost a couple of. This 5 hour return, 16km hike is a must for any adventurous types visiting cockle creek. Tasmania is an easy place in which to drive, but distances can be. South west national park this park covers the south west corner of the state and is a wonderful bushwalking region.
If youre looking for a walk that would lead you right into the heart of tasmanian south west wilderness along the shores of southern ocean, through vast swamplands and across some challenging mountain ranges and you dont feel adventurous enough to do other much rougher routes higher. Strahan in strahan, you can take a cruise up the gordon river into the franklingordon wild rivers national park. A walk could start with a boat ride from strahan, across. Bushwalking tasmania south coast track john chapman. Located in southwest national park, this walk starts from the end of australias most southerly road and is the eastern end of the popular south coast track to. With precipitous peaks plunging into the ferocious southern ocean, wild rivers, pristine rain forests growing to the edge of unspoiled beaches and vast meadows of brilliant wildflowers, the south coast track is a must see and do. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons in tasmania, however you should always be prepared especially in the highlands or in winter. South coast track guided walk tasmanian expeditions. The cape is situated in the southwestern corner of the southwest national park, part of the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area, approximately 140 kilometres 87 mi southwest of hobart in tasmania, and about 65 kilometres 40 mi west and a little north of the south east cape. South west region western australia australias guide.
Traversing the ironbound range at m, the south cape range at 500m, crossing. One of the worlds 34 biodiversity hotspots, australias south west is also one of the most varied holiday experiences. It is an 84 km walking track along the southern coastline of tasmania crossing the southern edge of one of the largest temperate wilderness areas of the world and is a. Tasmania is approximately 68,401 km2 and has a population of around 527,000. Par avion offer light plane flights from just outside of hobart at cambridge. At a massive 600,000 hectares, this national park is tasmania s largest, and with wild rivers, jagged mountain ranges, button grass plains and ancient. Apr 16, 2009 map of longdistance rail system from melbourne to tasmania.
Large tasmania maps for free download and print high. Named after the duke of wellingtons victory at the battle. Bushwalk australia view topic hec huts in south west tasmania. South east cape south west cape low rocky point cape sorell sandy cape west point cape grim r cape wickham e. The south coast track is a challenging 68 day walk along tasmania s wild southern coastline. The south west cape is a cape located at the southwest corner of tasmania, australia. The overland track guide book contains comprehensive track notes for walking the overland track in tasmania plus major sidetracks which include cradle mountain, barn bluff, lake will, mt oakleigh, mt ossa, fergusson falls, hartnett falls and pine valley. Its all here worldclass wine and food, stunning walking trails and beaches, worldfamous surf breaks, whale watching, dolphin encounters, ancient caves, forests of timber giants and captivating heritage. The most comprehensive and up to date walking guide is john chapmans south west tasmania, 1998. Tasmania maps, showing national parks, major and minor cities and towns, roads and locations of tourist information centers throughout the state. The south west cape towers above the coast and it dawns on the crew that yes we are going to descend to the beach and climb up and over that range tomorrow.
Freycinet peninsula and south west conservation area. Mount fortescue track tasmania, australia alltrails. Starting deep within the world heritage area at melaleuca the track takes you 85km across rugged mountain ranges, coastal heathland and vast pristine beaches. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. And with two weeks to play with, add the midlands and the southeast to the mix to really do the isle in style. Detailed tasmania road map with cities and towns click to see large. Map of tourism activities and accommodation in southern tasmania. South west tasmania topographic map the tasmanian map. The huon track, arthur plains track, port davey track and south coast track provide an almost circular walk of about 12 to 18 days. Here are our recommendations for when you walk the south coast track, an amazing journey through the south of tasmania on a wonderful wilderness track. Coleman 70 butane30 propane guide book buy at tasair pre flight. If youve found your way to this page there is a strong chance that you are researching ways to do tasmanias overland track. Shows south coast national parks, towns and places of interest, including ulladulla, kiama, nowra, bomaderry, goulburn, batesman bay.
Hi, pls advice how and where i can download free tasmania gps map. With precipitous peaks plunging into the ferocious southern ocean, wild rivers, pristine rain forests growing to the edge of unspoiled beaches and vast meadows of brilliant wildflowers, the south coast track is a must see. This map shows cities, towns, freeways, through routes, major connecting roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in tasmania. Along the way, step back in time on sarah island, the infamous penal settlement that was once the colonys largest ship building centre. Tastrails tasmanian bushwalking guide 110 great walks. For public transport to tasmania and throughout this region, click here. In tasmania s west are some of the worlds most beautiful and unforgettable natural wonders. Map of southern tasmania accommodation, attractions and. South coast tract is a spectacular walk running through some of the true wilderness remaining on earth. The hike should take approximately 68 days to complete. Greens beach to west head, narawntapu national park walk grade. The trip runs between october and april when we have the best chance for warmer temperatures, but you are likely to experience all sorts of weather on the south coast track. The one that has cradle mountain in it and finishes by that lake lake st.
How to survive or not to survive on the south coast track. The south coast track lies entirely within the southwest national park and takes you through the heart of over 600 000 hectares of wild, inspiring country. Jan 06, 2014 located along the most southern tip of tasmanias southwest national park, the south cape bay trail takes in sensational marshlands, forests and sweeping ocean views from rugged cliff tops. The west coast is a pure wilderness walk no signs of other people or developments like made tracks, campsites etc. Tasmania is known for its beautiful, untouched wilderness areas, world class hikes, the cleanest water and air in the world, best food and fresh produce and more recently museum of old and new art mona. Tasmanias three capes track in australias far southeast is the last slice of southern land before you reach antarctica.
It includes the southwest national park, lake pedder, the south coast track, bathurst harbour, melaleuca, the hartz mountains, geeveston and the arve valley, federation peak, strathgordon, lake gordon, cox bight, new harbour, new river lagoon and port davey. Tasmania s south west is renowned for its wild, unpredictable weather. It includes the southwest national park, lake pedder, the south coast track, bathurst harbour, melaleuca, the hartz mountains, geeveston and the arve valley. Wander windswept beaches, climb mountain ranges and wade or row. A map of southern tasmania, hobart, bruny island, huonville, geeveston, dover and far south. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. The overland track is australias premier alpine walk a 65 km, sixday trek through the heart of the cradle mountainlake st clair national park, part of the. This region often experiences extreme and rapidly changing weather. Visitors touring guide to tasmania, australia islands we.