Tag Archives: Palawa Country

Petroglyphs Coastal Walk laraturunawn / Sundown Point – Sundown Creek

Monday 11/03/2024   Petroglyphs Coastal Walk laraturunawn / Sundown Point – Sundown Creek

                                        Near Arthur River, Tarkine region,  lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                        Palawa Country                                        

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Following our excellent Arthur River cruise on the Red Boat yesterday, we were leaving the township of Arthur River to explore the north coast. We called into the National Parks office to ask about walks in the area. The Petroglyph coastal walk was recommended.

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Apsley Gorge Trail Carpark – Apsley Waterhole Track – Apsley Waterhole – Apsley Gorge Track – Apsley River – Apsley Gorge

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.

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Tasmanian Arboretum – Eugenana State Reserve

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. 

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