Tasmania has
literally hundreds of managed bushwalks and bushwalking tracks
through a variety of landscapes from magnificent coastal reserves,
to untouched wilderness areas in Tasmanian forests. Any the
beauty of bsuhwalking in Tasmania is that it is a
compact island where within a short drive from major regional
centres such as Hobart, Launceston or Devonport you can be
walking in a worlds seemingly a million miles away within a
short drive. In these World Heritage wilderness areas, dramatic
coastlines, distant mountain ranges or pure alpine lakes you
will find a wide range of walks from very short ranging to
multi-day adventures.
Port Davey is a multi-day wilderness bushwalk in Tassie's Southwest. It follows the historic track to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour, which must be crossed by dinghy before continuing south.
Points to Note
When bushwalking in Tasmania, be prepared for any weather conditions
Weather can change very quickly; even if you are only going on a short walk
Make sure someone knows where you are walking and when you expect to return
Always register you walk at the designated location in National Parks
Carrythe right equipment, for the walk you are doing
Tasmania has a similar climate to southern
Australia, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. However,
the weather in Tasmania is more variable and changeable,
with some areas (eg Hobart) receiving considerably less rainfall
than others with Hobart being Australia's second driest capital city behind Adelaide.
Most rainfall in Tasmania falls on the West
Coast of the State; snow above 1,000m in July and August is common. It rarely snows in the major population areas of Tasmania.
The information provided on this site is intended to be used as a guide only, and is not intended to be an authoratative source of information. Always be well prepared when bushwalking in Tasmania