Australia East Coast Tasmania
Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit
Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Reserve Circuit are close to Darlington on Maria Island, and make a pleasant loop by foot or mountain bike.
Australia East Coast Tasmania
Cape Tourville, Freycinet
A boardwalk along the rugged Freycinet coastline and around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse offers spectacular coastal views.
Australia East Coast Tasmania
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet
One of the most popular walks on the Freycinet Peninsula, the Wineglass Bay track goes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout before descending to the picturesque Wineglass Bay.
Australia East Coast Tasmania
Wombats and Devils on Maria Island
Maria Island offers a unique combination of abundant wildlife, Australian convict and early industrial history and multi-day bushwalking opportunities. A four-day itinerary takes us to the far southern end of Maria Island as well to the summits of Mt Maria (711m) and Bishop and Clerk (620m), and to the Fossil Cliffs by bike.
Australia East Coast Tasmania
An ascent of Bishop and Clerk
The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
Mt Rufus and Little Hugel
A spectacular circular day walk that combines Shadow and Forgotten Lakes with an ascent of Mt Rufus (1,416m asl) and a side-trip to Little Hugel (1,274m asl). Two mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainforest and incredible displays of flowering heath.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
Narcissus Hut, Lake St Clair
The hike from Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay along Lake St Clair is the last (or first!) section of the Overland Track, and also makes a pleasant day walk. Although it’s a relatively boring walk in its own right – Shadow Lake circuit or Mt Rufus makes for a better day walk.
Australia Launceston and Great Western Tiers Tasmania
Hiking to Liffey Falls via the Upper Track
One of Tasmania’s “60 Great Short Walks”, Liffey Falls is accessed via two walking tracks that end up the picturesque cascades.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
Meander Falls and Split Rock Circuit (Western Tiers)
One of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, the hike to Meander Falls can be done as a circular walk, taking in a variety of terrain and a number of smaller (but equally impressive falls) by taking the Split Rock Track back to the start.
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania
Mt Strzelecki (Flinders Island)
Mt Strzelecki (the highest point on Flinders Island at 756m) is a Tasmanian “Great Short Walk”. The peak is frequently shrouded by cloud, so an early start is recommended.