The south coast track is a challenging 68 day walk along tasmanias wild southern coastline. Oct 31, 2008 south coast track track by louphi belgian adventurer. See the article mud, leeches and stunning beauty in tasmania in the new york times 25th january 20. How to survive or not to survive on the south coast track. This trek requires much training and should be taken very seriously. Looking west, the skies are black with low clouds, rain not far and its heading for us.
Southwest national park south coast track, tasmania. It covers a distance of 84 km walking track along the southern coastline of tasmania. Aug 21, 2015 hiking tasmanias beautiful south coast track and how to survive it a sevenday walk along one of tasmanias most remote tracks is worth the leeches, powdered meals and wading through creeks. This is an all colour production with full track notes for both directions along the trail. World austalasia australia south coast track one of the best hikes in the world south coast. Without question, the best book i found for the south coast track walk is john.
Nov 08, 2015 hiking the south coast track, tasmania oct 2015 and raising money for operation smile australia. Right place for south coast track information south coast. Tasmanias south coast track is one of the greatest wilderness walks in the world and this is the musthave book when you tackle this great walk. This website contains detailed information on a growing number of tasmanias best bushwalks.
If you choose to walk, be prepared to carry all your food and equipment. Tackling the 7 day south coast track tas we are explorers. Bushwalking tasmania south coast track john chapman. This 84 km walk between melaleuca and cockle creek on tasmania s south coast presents numerous challenges and many wonderful times for walkers. A true wilderness experience sums up that same feeling today. Our timing also allows for delays the elements throw at us rising rivers, high tides, strong winds. The south coast track is a challenging walk in a region of tasmania exposed to harsh weather conditions. The south coast track located in the southwest national park is renowned as being one of tasmanias premier wilderness walks. 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.
Book south coast track tasmania with elite executive events. South coast track trek walk south coast track tasmania. This 84 km walk between melaleuca and cockle creek on tasmanias south coast presents numerous challenges and many wonderful times for walkers. South coast track 16th march 2014 tasmanian expeditions. Tastrails tasmanian bushwalking guide 110 great walks.
Make sure you download and read the detailed south coast track trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. The south coast track has everything the apple isle is famous for untamed bushland, rugged beaches and unpredictable weather. By the time we hit the duck boards we are getting smashed by heavy rain and strong winds. The track itself is tough and at times a dangerous path. The 85kilometre 53 mi track traverses remote wilderness within the southwest national park, part of the tasmanian wilderness world heritage site, and is managed as a wilderness walk. It is now a full week since we reached cockle creek after completing the south coast track wilderness walk. A sevenday walk along one of tasmanias most remote tracks is worth the leeches, powdered meals and wading through creeks in your. This is the guide book in fact the only guide book for all the major walks in the south west and franklin gordon wild rivers national parks in tasmania. 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. A warning to those considering hiking tasmanias south coast track. We met 5 people in the first 6 days and were blessed with quite possibly the best weather you can experience in south west tasmania. The coast of south west tasmania is a trek that not many know about. The south coast track is a bushwalking track located in the south coast region of tasmania, australia. The definitive site for south coast track information from getting there to.
Tasmanian hikes guided walking tours tasmania hiking. Bowen books south coast track edition 2 9781920995164. The south coast track is a challenging trek with long days, big packs and trying conditions. This tour is over 11 nights12 days and it explores the whole southern coastline from south west cape to south east cape. With precipitous peaks plunging into the ferocious southern ocean, wild rivers, pristine rainforests growing to the edge of unspoiled beaches and vast meadows of brilliant wildflowers, the south coast track is a must see. Hikers must be familiar with tasmanias wilderness walking conditions. With precipitous peaks plunging into the ferocious southern ocean, wild rivers, pristine rain forests growing to the edge of unspoiled beaches and vast meadows. South coast track guidebook south coast track information. The south coast of tasmania is a stirring place and those who venture there come away inspired and reenergised. There are no huts, so you need to be self sufficient. Tasmania s south coast track is a true wilderness experience which runs between melaleuca and cockle creek. 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.
Tasmania boasts a unique range of bushwalking experiences, from mountainous peaks to stunning pristine beaches. Once youve booked, we will supply you with a predeparture document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure. Whatever the walking experience youre after, chances are you can find it in tasmania. The area truly stirs your soul and despite the hardships anyone who takes on this amazing adventure will come away completely inspired and re. You can either take seven days to walk the south coast track to melaleuca and book a return flight with par avion or you can fly in and walk out. It is recommended that walkers use the south coast track guide book by john. Itinerary a compulsory pretrip briefing is held at 2pm the day before this trip commences. There are no roads to melaleuca, so access is either fly, sail or walk in from scotts peak.
You can expect full days of walking along difficult and muddy trails and sometimes through creeks. Contains comprehensive track notes for walking the south coast track in tasmania. Leaving the spectacular granite beach camp area the track returns to the muddy marshes. Bushwalk description the south coast track is unquestionably one of the worlds great wilderness walks.
Howdy and welcome to your information resource for the south coast track, one of australias last great wilderness walks in tasmania. South coast track, edition 2 by john chapman booktopia. South coast track tasmania australia south coast tasmania. We make good time to the south coast track intersection and stop for a breather. South coast track is a 85km, grade 5 one way hike located in southwest national park tasmania. A place to plan and share experiences from tasmania s iconic south coast track. Hiking tasmania s beautiful south coast track and how to survive it a sevenday walk along one of tasmania s most remote tracks is worth the.
Author and self publisher of bushwalking books including the south coast track. Maps show walking tracks in southwest national park. Early explorers labelled this part of southern tasmania as the worlds end. 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. Flying in to melaleuce from hobart and hiking along the south coast track and southern ranges up to pindars peak. Home bushwalking skitouring photo galleries published books overseas walks external links the author.
This is a compilation of photos from southern tasmania. The south coast track guide details one of the worlds great wilderness walks, for which its reputation is justified. Below you can find some useful tips that the south coast track taught us the hard way and which can make the difference between quite miserable and more than amazing hiking experience. Our south coast track walk is a 12 day expedition that includes an extra 3 days walk to the south west cape, before heading down the south coast track. From melaleuca we follow the south coast track across button grass plains to the base of the new harbour range. The south coast track located in the southwest national park is renowned as being one of tasmania s premier wilderness walks. John chapman south coast track bushwalking and walking in.
Wander windswept beaches, climb mountain ranges and wade. Hiking tasmanias beautiful south coast track and how to survive. See the article mud, leeches and stunning beauty in tasmania in. These two parks are a core component of the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area, one of the largest temperate wilderness areas of the world. The hike should take approximately 68 days to complete.
A true gem at the very edge of the earth, the south coast track in tasmanias wilderness world heritage area has it all. Starting deep within the world heritage area at melaleuca the track takes you 85km across rugged mountain ranges, coastal heathland and vast pristine beaches. South coast track and southern ranges, tasmania youtube. Wander windswept beaches, climb mountain ranges and wade or row. See a great story about the south coast track that appeared in the new york times on 25th of january 20. Trek larapinta south coast track trek tours australia summer 2018 newsletter 21. Right place for south coast track information south. John chapman south west tasmania bushwalking guide book. Hiking tasmanias beautiful south coast track and how to. The south coast track is a challenging walk and one of australia s last great wilderness walks in tasmania spanning 85 kilometres from melaleuca to cockle creek. This is the hardest trip for your guides but, for the few that lead it, its also their favourite. The south coast track is the place that most people visit next after having done the overland track.
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