Summary

With 3 UNESCO sites Tasmania sure has it's fare share of walks and lookouts.

Other Information

UNESCO Sites

1. Tasmanian Wilderness
2. Macquarie Island
3. Darlington Probation Station

Contact details

Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/

Regions

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Walks in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Hard

28 km return

2 days

Lake Rhona (via Rasselas Track)

Lake Rhona is classified as a "hung lake" which is 900 meters above sea level and is the result of Ice Age Glaciers. This a hard 2 day 28km hike within the Wild Rivers National Park in the South West wilderness area of Tasmania. Situated in the midst of the Denison Ranges, the Lake’s beautiful pink/white quartzite sands surrounded by dominate ridges make it a truly unique Lake. The track follows flat button grass marshland for a majority of the way before a short hard climb of 400m to the final section below the Lake. This is your typical Tasmanian bush bashing walk. You will be muddy, scratched, bruised and weary at the end of each day. The track is exposed for most of the way.

Easy

1.4 km return

30 mins

Nelson Falls

Walk through the rainforest on a well maintained trail to the viewing platform.

Walks in Freycinet National Park

Very Easy

600 m return

20 mins

Cape Tourville Circuit

Headland walk with expansive ocean views, Freycinet coastline and Cape Tourville lighthouse.

Hard

40 km return

3 days

Freycinet Circuit

A rewarding 2-3 day hike that combines picturesque bays, turquoise water and majestic views of the Tasmanian coast.

Hard

4 km return

3 hrs

Mount Amos

Mount Amos is a brilliant challenge set in the stunning Freycinet National Park. You'll have to have a good head for heights, have shoes with good grip & be willing to scramble the whole way up & down again. Despite the difficulty, the reward is spectacular at the top with unmatched views of Wineglass Bay & surrounds. An exceptional climb! Don't forget to stop & enjoy the view.

Medium

6.6 km return

3 hrs

Wineglass Bay

This walk provides spectacular views of Wineglass and other bays on the peninsular from the half way point lookout on the ridge between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson, before descending to the white quartz sands of Wineglass Bay.

Medium

11.5 km return

4 hrs

Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach Circuit

A walk to Wineglass Bay and then across the isthmus to Hazards Beach, and around Mt Mayson to return to the carpark.

Walks in Maria Island National Park

Medium

8 km return

4 hrs

Bishop & Clerk

Bishop and Clerk is a popular day walk on Maria Island, and is one of Tasmania’s “Top 60 Great Short Walks”. Please see the official guidebook for route description
Great views from the rocky summit.

Easy

12 km one-way

4 hrs

Darlington to Frenchs Farm

Frenchs Farm, one of two campgrounds near the middle of Maria Island, is reached either by taking the Coast Road (via Painted Cliffs) or Inland Track. The Coast Road is the easier (and more scenic) option which follows the coastline, past a number of bays and beaches. The campground is huge with many shaded and private campsite. Water is normally availabe from a water tank.

Easy

4.5 km return

2.5 hrs

Fossil Cliffs Circuit

The Fossil Cliffs are considered one of the best examples of life 250 million years ago, with a vast number of shellfish fossils embedded in the limestone cliffs. Best at low tide when you can clamber down to the shoreline. The circuit also passes some historic buildings in Darlington and offers some nice views of Bishop and Clerk and the high sea cliffs on the east coast.