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Outstanding views of Bathurst
Harbour, South-West Coast and
surrounding mountains.
Located in the remote South West of
Tasmania the Western Arthur’s
present one of the worlds great
bushwalking objectives. Our twelve
day itinerary allows us enough time
to do a complete traverse of the
range with extra time for side trips
and in case of bad weather. · The
Western Arthurs traverse is
described as the most spectacular
ridge walk in Australia; it is also
described as Tasmania’s most
difficult walk. The range is just
20kms long with over 25 major peaks
and 30 lakes.
Starting at Scott’s Peak Dam we trek
via The Port Davey Track, Moraine A,
Mt Hayes, Lake Oberon, Mt Pegasus,
Haven Lake, Promontory Lake, Lake
Rosanne, Cracroft Crossing and then
returning to Scott’s Peak Dam via
the Arthur’s Plains and Junction
Creek.
This Western Arthur’s Traverse is an
extremely demanding unsupported
bushwalk it may experience some of
Tasmania’s worst weather and
conditions. The Tasmanian
Expeditions Western Arthur’s
Traverse is open to people with
previous unsupported pack carrying
bushwalking experience, you would
have walked The South Coast Track or
equivalent and be confident in
difficult geographical and weather
situations. Please contact our
office to discuss your suitability
for this tour.
The Western Arthurs traverse is
described as the most spectacular
ridge walk in Australia; it is also
described as one of Tasmania’s most
difficult walks. The range is just
20kms long with over 25 major peaks
and 30 lakes. Trip Grade 5 - Self
supported very strenuous activities.
Will be remote from modern
technologies. Carrying a backpack
approx 20-25 kg. Likely to encounter
adverse weather/track conditions.
Minimum age is 18 years. Previous
hard bushwalking experience is
essential. |
