Summary

The west Coast of Tasmania is a rugged, untamed and primeval area, home to some of the last great stands of temperate rainforests and a host of lakes, rivers and gorges.

History

Many historic sites in the area, with most towns in the region having quite comprehensive tourist information or maps available.

Features

Access

Head south from Burnie, or north from Queenstown.

Maps

Various maps are available from tourist stops, local outlets, etc. Cradle Mountain has a NPWS office with a huge range of maps and guides available.

Accommodation

Many options for accommodation in Burnie, Waratah, Cradle Mountain, Rosebury, Queenstown, Strahan.

Camping

Other

Contact details

Contact details for National Park offices or similar...

Walks in West Coast Tasmania

Easy

2.1 km return

1 hr

Bluff Hill Point Loop

A lighthouse & short coustal loop with wildlife & a taste of the wild west coast.

Easy

300 m return

30 mins

Dempster Plains Lookout

A short walk to a view over the Dempster Plains.

Easy

200 m return

30 mins

Edge of The World

A short walk on the Wild West Coast at the Arthur River mouth.

Medium

2 km return

40 mins

Fern Gully

Follow an old bench trail up a man-fern filled gully abundant with natives, and then back down the creek bed.

Easy

800 m return

20 mins

Horsetail Falls

A seasonal waterfall the cascades over 50 meters down a steep cliff face, best seen in winter and spring.

Very Easy

800 m return

20 mins

Huon Pine Walk

A short walk along the Pieman River from Corinna.

Easy

2.1 km return

45 mins

Julius River Rainforest & Sinkhole Walk

Two short walks can be walked seperately but described together here.

Medium

11.7 km return

4 hrs

Kelly Basin Trail

A wonderful hike at the end of a scenic drive. Following the Bird River to the edge of Macquarie Harbour where the ruins of the historic town of East Pillinger lie.

Easy

1.1 km return

30 mins

Lake Chisholm

A walk through lush rainforest to Lake Chisholm where a short loop can be walked.

Medium

3 km return

40 mins

Mashed Kidneys

Bushwalk and mountain bike track from Gormanston down across the hill to the Linda Cemetery, (and Linda cafe!) Stroll and scramble gradually down through open grassland surrounded by mountains with views to Lake Burbury before plunging through a couple wooded sections and onto the cemetery road.