Monday 19/02/2024 Cape Raoul Track Carpark – Cape Raoul Track – Cape Raoul Lookout – Cape Raoul – Seal Lookout – Cape Lookout
Tasman National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Trouwunna Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
We awoke to drizzle which was the first rain we had had on this Tasmanian trip in more than three weeks. We decided to have a slow start, first stopping off for morning tea before arriving at the trailhead after 10:30am.
Sunday 18/02/2024 Mill Creek Campsite – Cape Hauy Track – Candlestick – Totem Pole – Cape Hauy
Tasman National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Pydairerme clan, Oyster Bay Nation
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
It was yet another gorgeous morning and we attempted to make an early start to walk to Cape Hauy and Mount Fortescue as the walk was recommended in our guidebook (about 18km). Doubts started to set in when we arrived at the trailhead with a sign saying “No access to Mount Fortescue and Mount Pillar”.
Friday 16/02/2024 Maria Island Ferry Terminal – Frenchs Farm Coastal Route – Rutherford Beach – Painted Cliffs – Hopground Beach – Darlington – Reservoir Circuit – Fossil Cliffs Circuit – Fossil Cliffs – Maria Island Cemetery – Darlington
Maria Island, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Puthikwilayti Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
We enjoyed a day trip to Maria Island, leaving on the first boat in the morning (8:30am) and returning on the last ferry of the day (4:15pm). We had stayed here six years ago for a few days but we were keen to see the island and its wildlife again.
Tuesday 13/02/2024 Mount Amos Summit Carpark – Mount Amos Track – Mount Amos
Freycinet National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Paredarerme country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
We decided to try to get an early start with the predicted maximum being 33 degrees by the afternoon. We arrived at the track head around 7:30am with plenty of parking available. Other groups were arriving but it seemed that they were mainly heading to Wineglass Bay.
Saturday 10/02/2024 Apsley Gorge Trail Carpark – Apsley Waterhole Track – Apsley Waterhole – Apsley Gorge Track – Apsley River – Apsley Gorge
Douglas-Apsley National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Palawa Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
This walk is in the Douglas-Aspley National Park, named after the two rivers, the Douglas and the Aspley, that flow through it. The walk is in the most easily accessible, southern section. The last 6km of road from the highway is on a reasonable quality dirt road but quite narrow in places.
Tuesday 7/02/2024 Cosy Corner North – Taylors Beach – Suicide Beach – Seaton Cove – Orange Rock – Sloop Rock Lookout
Bay of Fires, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Larapuna Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Geri Louis, John Louis
Despite a midafternoon arrival, we were keen for a quick exploration around our new base at Cosy Corner North. Heading north from our campsite just after low tide we were immediately onto the beautiful white, very fined grained, sandy beach. At the northern and southern ends are granite headlands well worth wandering around as there, in places, very aesthetically arranged sculptured lichen-encrusted boulders formed compelled compositions for photographs.
Tuesday 6/02/2024 Carr Villa Hut – Big Opening – Ben Lomond – Legges Tor (1572m)
Ben Lomond National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Ben Lomond Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis
We had intended to leave for the Bay of Fires today but Steve came up with a last minute suggestion to go to Ben Lomond. It was about a 50 minute drive from our camp at Myrtle Reserve, along mainly reasonable dirt road to the start of the walk at Carr Villa. The view from the car park was already impressive, with cliffs of basalt columns surrounding us. Legges Tor was once thought to be the highest peak in Tasmania but is readily accessed via this easy grade walk.
Monday 5/02/2024 Trevallyn Track – Reedy Gully Fire Trail – Cataract Gorge – Duck Reach Power Station – South Esk River
Launceston, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Parrawa Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis
We had a spare day as we were camped for two nights at the scenic Myrtle Park Reserve outside of Launceston. We decided to return to Cataract Gorge which we had bypassed yesterday.
Sunday 4/02/2024 Andersons Creek – Holwell Gorge – Holwell Falls – Holwell Gorge Falls
Holwell Gorge State Reserve, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Tyerrernotepanner Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
We decided to opt for Holwell Gorge walk after leaving Port Sorell on our way to Myrtle Park east of Launceston. It seemed the likely to be the least touristy of our options which it certainly proved to be. The gorge can be accessed from either end. We parked on the northern side and walked south.
Friday 2/02/2024 Tasmanian Arboretum
Eugenana State Reserve, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Palawa Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Geri Louis, John Louis
We had headed here largely based on reports it was an excellent place to see a platypus or two. The grounds are well maintained with a lot of open, mown lawn separating treed areas. Numerous tracks lead you through areas themed by continent, based on the species planted there.
Thursday 1/2/2024 Mersey Bluff – Back Beach – Devonport Cycle and Walking Track – Don Reserve – Don River Loop Track – Coastal Pathway – Coles Beach
Mersey Bluff State Reserve, lutruwita / TASMANIA
Punnilerpanner Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis
We initially headed off for what I thought was a walk around Mersey Bluff but it soon turned into something longer. The walk around the Bluff was pleasant with some great views. The lighthouse was quite picturesque against the blue skies so we decided to venture further.
